line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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Friction point: Because of a state law that requires law enforcement officers to remain more than 100 feet from a polling center, counties rely on constables as a first line of defense.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
After all, the manager is the last line of defense between balance and overcommitment, and has influence over rewards.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The authorization committee is the final line of defense.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 30 Aug. 2024
Constructed in the early 1970’s, these bases were a last line of defense meant to intercept ICBMs coming over the North Pole. . . .
—Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
After all, the manager is the last line of defense between balance and overcommitment, and has influence over rewards.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The authorization committee is the final line of defense.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 30 Aug. 2024
Constructed in the early 1970’s, these bases were a last line of defense meant to intercept ICBMs coming over the North Pole. . . .
—Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
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 Nov. 2024.
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