Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Defended excellently, and the way he went forward was fantastic as well.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Defended loosely by the Tigers’ Jason Sutherland, Edney shook his counterpart as he crossed half court with a behind-the-back dribble.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Defended by a vigilant immune system and a web of blood vessels—the blood-brain barrier—designed to keep foreign molecules out, the brain makes cancers such as glioblastoma particularly difficult to treat.

From Nature • Dec. 3, 2019

More: Here’s How Lindsey Graham Defended His Unorthodox Positions In what was perhaps the most forceful moment for any candidate, Graham argued that he would be a forceful commander-in-chief.

From Time • Oct. 28, 2015

Her first work was the translation of a book from the Hebrew, "Israel Defended."

From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Karpeles, Gustav