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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
No defense attorney was listed for Mangione and the case has not been assigned to a judge as of Monday.
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Kyiv has already concluded a series of defense pacts across Europe, some of which include direct funding for Ukrainian industry.
—Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Things looked to be going the Cowboys’ way in Big D when the Dallas defense got a clutch stop to force a Bengals’ punt with just two minutes remaining and the game tied.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Android 15 is a game-changer for security and privacy, with theft protection, live malware defense and even scam call detection all wrapped in the Android release.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Kyiv has already concluded a series of defense pacts across Europe, some of which include direct funding for Ukrainian industry.
—Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Things looked to be going the Cowboys’ way in Big D when the Dallas defense got a clutch stop to force a Bengals’ punt with just two minutes remaining and the game tied.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Android 15 is a game-changer for security and privacy, with theft protection, live malware defense and even scam call detection all wrapped in the Android release.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defense
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Rogers pleaded guilty to one count each of being a felon in possession of a firearm and being a felon in possession of ammunition.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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This data will be your ammunition for scaling successful approaches across your content library.Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bad quarterback play, Davante Adams’ defection and season-ending injuries to four key defensive players were valid excuses before O’Connell’s injury, and now maybe the results of the final four games don’t matter.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Get your excuses exposed, your beliefs questioned, and your fears faced head-on.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recommendations include scaling back protection for foreign leaders during peak election season and exploring the possibility of moving the agency out of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The court has ruled in recent years to curb the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate emissions, weaken protections in the Clean Water Act and temporarily block a policy designed to limit air pollution, among other moves.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The justification for all that torture and horror was 'stability'.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The panelists then criticized a wave of online support for the suspect, with many citing issues with the healthcare industry as justification for making jokes about Thompson's death.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Without such safeguards in place, the darker side of power can take root and flourish unchecked.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That kind of engagement assures that AI initiatives not only drive growth but are also supported by solid safeguards to minimize risk.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over the past three years, 19 states have passed laws regarding exemptions from COVID vaccinations, including 10 that require private employers to exempt anyone citing religious reasons in declining the shot, according to the National Academy for State Health Policy.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The reason for doing this was simple: Coach Sanders.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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In general, a 2005 federal law shields gun manufacturers and dealers from liability from crimes committed with their products.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The New York Department of Financial Services for example, has transformed from a regulatory guardian to a corporate shield.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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One photograph shows a girl firing a weapon at a location her father identifies as the North Bristol Sportsman’s Club in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.Will Carless, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The restraining order means law enforcement can seize weapons from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defense. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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