self-defense

Example Sentences

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Federal officials said the deadly shooting was an act of self defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

The reality is that his life was endangered and he fired in self defense.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

Southwell herself says she owns guns primarily for self defense and that she is seeing a dramatic increase in women wanting guns for the same reason.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Adelman said the self defense and immunity arguments came too late in the process.

From Washington Times • Jul. 12, 2023

You were acting in self defense and I consider that your conduct was justified.

From Shadow Mountain by Coolidge, Dane