defenses

Example Sentences

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Coach Mike Brown’s “five-out” approach ensures every player is a 3-point threat, creating wide spacing to stretch defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Officials said the drone had flown slow and low to the ground, evading U.S. air defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As those defenses weakened, previously dormant cancer cells were able to become active and spread more aggressively.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Matthew Stafford is a master at reading defenses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Usually you need a key card, but the doorman vanished. That means the defenses are crumbling. Anyone can walk into the elevator now and head straight up.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan