defend
Example Sentences
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It’s money specifically earmarked for soldiers and sailors to defend U.S. interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
In addition, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries still has the option to defend crude prices if they fall too far, she said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
He rejects those claims, insisting his administration has fulfilled most of its pledges and saying he is ready to defend its record as he seeks re-election.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
They know that our comrades will defend themselves, and defend us.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
To honor his promise to defend Poland, British prime minister Neville Chamberlain turned to the Soviet Union.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Vocabulary lists containing defend
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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