defense
Example Sentences
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But as the game progressed, the USC defense forced Cal Poly to run out the shot clock on multiple occasions and caused 27 turnovers while scoring 39 points off of them.
From Los Angeles Times
The Lakers built a 12-point lead in the fourth, but the Jazz continued to put stress on the Los Angeles defense, getting within four points late in the game.
From Los Angeles Times
The measure authorizes roughly $8 billion more than the administration requested, a signal of congressional assertiveness on defense priorities.
From Barron's
To be restricted, the entities must operate in China’s defense or surveillance-technology sectors.
He is also thinking about dropping a lump of coal in the stockings of defense investors.
From Barron's
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