- plural of defense.
defenses
Example Sentences
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Type I interferons are signaling proteins that help alert cells when an infection is developing and form an important part of the body's early defenses against viruses and other pathogens.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Teams don’t practice their bunt defenses as intensely as they once did, since they don’t expect to have to defend many.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
That could weaken plants' natural defenses and alter which species become dominant within tropical forests.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
You might think you’re watching a fútbol game instead of a football game in this Trinity League opener in which both teams have outstanding defenses, which means any scoring will be a luxury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
They spoke for some time, and Mrs. Coulter was impressed by their accurate knowledge of the Church’s defenses, and their clear assessment of its leaders’ strengths.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
