undefended

Example Sentences

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As the home team sprung forward from midfield, Gouri found Mason Greenwood racing through an undefended inside-right channel.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Nicias, the peacemaker of 421 B.C., first opposes raiding Sicily because it would leave Athens undefended.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

It didn’t take long for the Stars to score from there, with Robertson setting up in the slot undefended, taking a pass and wristing the puck past Grubauer to make it 2-0.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Mr Trudeau has dismissed calls to close the crossing, suggesting it would be futile given the thousands of kilometers of undefended border with the US and that migrants would dangerously attempt to cross elsewhere.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2023

“Were on our way like you asked, almost to the Queens—Midtown Tunnel. But, Percy, what are you planning? We’ve left the camp virtually undefended, and there’s no way the gods—” “Trust me,” I said..

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan