line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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The dynamic points to an upcoming challenge for Trump, as GOP lawmakers are the most important line of defense for his controversial orders.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Most importantly, Israel has literally blown up Tehran’s strategy of using proxies such as Hamas and Hezbollah as a first line of defense.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Your biggest line of defense against crepey skin is sun protection, according to our experts.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
Strong passwords are your first line of defense against cyber threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Most importantly, Israel has literally blown up Tehran’s strategy of using proxies such as Hamas and Hezbollah as a first line of defense.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Your biggest line of defense against crepey skin is sun protection, according to our experts.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
Strong passwords are your first line of defense against cyber threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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