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
In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The Kings have historically prioritized defense in a league that has shifted to attacking.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Supporters of Garfield's doctors rushed to their defense, saying that the negative comments were not based on direct observation of the patient or of the autopsy.
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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