- plural of defense.
defenses
Example Sentences
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The unauthorized access happened after the most damaging leak of taxpayer information in the agency’s history, which had prompted a tightening of internal defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 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
Such missiles, which are designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound, can overcome air defenses due to their velocity and ability to change direction midflight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
The actual number is likely higher because businesses aren’t required to report expenditures on drone defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
And to get to your goal—the king—you had to remove the defenses first.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
