line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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Install strong antivirus software and regularly update software: The first line of defense against ransomware is ensuring that your systems are equipped with the latest security tools.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
His war on the legal profession could deprive our democracy of its last line of defense, because the Republicans who control Congress are in his pocket or at his feet.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Your first line of defense against extreme temperatures, in-office laser recovery, and more.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 8 Mar. 2025
Imagine the impact on parents if the U.S. Secretary of HHS came out in a press conference and urged all parents to get their kids vaccinated and deliberately stated that vaccines are the best line of defense against measles.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
His war on the legal profession could deprive our democracy of its last line of defense, because the Republicans who control Congress are in his pocket or at his feet.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Your first line of defense against extreme temperatures, in-office laser recovery, and more.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 8 Mar. 2025
Imagine the impact on parents if the U.S. Secretary of HHS came out in a press conference and urged all parents to get their kids vaccinated and deliberately stated that vaccines are the best line of defense against measles.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for line of defense
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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