defense
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Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Its arsenal features Soviet surface-to-air missile defense systems, an unknown number of air-to-air missiles, and a small fleet of aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Anthony Velasquez threw a complete-game one-hitter while relying on his defense to make the routine plays and deal with six walks and only one strikeout.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
According to the researchers, these genes help strengthen the fruit's natural defense systems and maintain redox balance, reducing cellular damage during storage.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
But what caught Khrushchev’s eye was the sight of Marshal Sergei Biryuzov, commander of Soviet air defense, pushing his way through the VIP seats on the mausoleum.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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