defenses

Example Sentences

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This decline weakens immune defenses and contributes to the increased vulnerability to infections seen in older adults.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Naked mole rats likely owe their unusually long, healthy lives to several overlapping defenses, including cancer resistance, inflammation control, DNA repair, and tissue protection.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The IMF warned that emerging and developing countries, "which often have more severe resource constraints, may be disproportionately exposed to attackers targeting regions with weaker defenses."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Zone Zero is just one layer in a home’s fire defenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Soon, news bulletins announced that military defenses had been destroyed.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow