are defending
- present progressive of defend.
Example Sentences
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“We are not defending the national team or federation. We are defending football,” Belgian coach Rudi Garcia said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The judges who are defending the Constitution and the rule of law are courageous examples for pro-democracy Americans and other people of conscience.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
We are defending our people, protecting regional stability and global prosperity, and demonstrating that real alliances are built on cooperation and contribution, not dependency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told US channel ABC News on Sunday: "We are defending ourselves whatever it takes, and we see no limit for ourselves to defend our people, to protect our people."
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
“How does this happen, that all the other physicists except the group here in Berkeley are defending Oppie?” he asked.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
