defend
verb (used with object)
to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from oragainst ).
are defending
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present progressiveof defend.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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
"They are defending the trophy and they are the champions and we are here to take that away from them," Arteta said.
From BBC ● May 29, 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
“You are defending the freedom of Americans and of the South Vietnamese. Your acts of heroism and courage are celebrations of life, and all America thanks you.”
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
