defense
Example Sentences
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But conspiracy thinking is not a knowledge problem; it is an identity defense mechanism.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
“Jonathan did not start the fire,” defense attorney Steve Haney told jurors.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
US Central Command later said that the US Air Force and Navy had command and control, defense and surveillance stations.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Geopolitical uncertainty, conflicts, and technology development are driving growth in defense and security markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Finally, more than a month into the trial, a Chicago criminal lawyer who was Scoville’s friend agreed to join the defense team.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing defense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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