in self-defense
Example Sentences
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Kelver must now argue her case in court, risking up to 15 years in prison if she cannot convince a jury that she was acting reasonably in self-defense.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The other man armed himself with a hammer in self-defense, police said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
ICE claimed the agent acted in self-defense, but video footage and witness accounts quickly cast doubt on that narrative.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
He said the agent who shot her was acting in self-defense and has “absolute immunity” from prosecution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
In one of the asides that probably prepared us for the job better than any of the approved curriculum items, Kirkley said that occasionally officers did have to act in self-defense.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
