fending

verb

Definition of fendingnext
present participle of fend
as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from learned to use humor to fend herself from criticism

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  1. protecting
  2. defending
  3. guarding
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  • Now the archetype of extractive fast fashion practices, SHEIN failed to incur any points whatsoever for key areas that support nature and biodiversity including soil health, water quality and protecting key species.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of protecting
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  • That victory lifted the Falcons into a first-place tie with the Bucs at 3-2 with the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints (2-2) looking to knock off the undefeated defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) on the Week 5 Monday Night Football feature.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) now pushing companies to pledge adherence to secure-by-design principles, which represents a positive step toward defending against cyberattacks, universities are still behind in preparing students for these practices.
    Chris Wysopal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of defending
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  • The two men guarding the sculpture told the Free Press the artist is anonymous and isn’t doing interviews.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
  • To their surprise, the island is home to an ancient tribe of headhunters guarding the land at all costs.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of guarding
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fend for oneself

fending

fending for oneself

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