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as in ammunition
means or method of defending
thorns are a rose's defense against grazing animals
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as in excuse
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
there's absolutely no defense for your actions
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Recent Examples of defense
Social Security, Medicare, and other payments related to health were among the top lines in the federal budget, along with interest payments and defense spending.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
Russian Telegram channels said that the two lieutenant colonels died on December 30 following Ukraine's attack on a bunker in Lgov.
Newsweek has contacted the Russian and Ukrainian defense ministries for comment by email.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
This will be different backgrounds from offense, defense, special teams, college, pro.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Bondi served as Florida’s top lawyer from 2011 to 2019, and later joined Trump’s defense team in his first Senate impeachment trial in 2020.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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William Gavin, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
Russian Telegram channels said that the two lieutenant colonels died on December 30 following Ukraine's attack on a bunker in Lgov.
Newsweek has contacted the Russian and Ukrainian defense ministries for comment by email.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
This will be different backgrounds from offense, defense, special teams, college, pro.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Bondi served as Florida’s top lawyer from 2011 to 2019, and later joined Trump’s defense team in his first Senate impeachment trial in 2020.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defense
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For instance, if Trump stops all weapons shipments to Ukraine, then Putin would have no incentive to negotiate and will bet that his army can steamroll Ukrainian defensive positions as Kyiv is starved of ammunition.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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The trial over Baldwin’s on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had begun last July when a witness revealed evidence about ammunition that had not been disclosed to Baldwin’s attorneys.Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks hope to get some rest and recovery before then, but Brunson refused to use fatigue as an excuse after the team’s latest loss.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Timberwolves can’t use injuries as an excuse for their 18-17 record, but their significant trade has thrown off their equilibrium, leaving them chasing the good vibes of last season’s conference finals run.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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In 1967, the secretary of the interior classified the Eastern timber wolf in the Lower 48 as endangered, and in 1973, it was afforded full protection under the Endangered Species Act.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Why destroy protections for Meta’s most vulnerable users?Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rapid value provides justification for vendor choice.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s lawyers included a copy of the NBC interview in court paperwork, routinely citing the inconsistencies as justification for why the lawsuit should be dismissed and why Buzbee should be sanctioned.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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The right leadership can provide a critical safeguard against abuses of these expansive powers.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Health and Human Services notably wants to take away provider discretion to decide which safeguards are addressable.Tina Reed, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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With extraordinary assets on the leading edge of American ingenuity — like U.S. Cyber Command, federal labs and world-class universities — there is no reason why Maryland shouldn’t already lead these areas.Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition to outgoing President Biden and first lady Jill, all are expected to attend except for Michelle Obama, who is skipping the event for unknown reasons.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
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As other officers arrive with a ballistic shield and approach Anderton, one mentions seeing a gun on the ground.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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Look at Tom’s little jig at gaining a protective shield after that first challenge.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sullivan said in our phone interview that unlike previous dramatic technology advancements (atomic weapons, space, the internet), AI development sits outside of government and security clearances, and in the hands of private companies with the power of nation-states.Axios, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
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Robert Pasco, 42, faces one felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon and one misdemeanor charge of possessing a firearm without a valid firearm owner’s identification card, according to Chicago police.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defense. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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