defend
verb (used with object)
to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from oragainst ).
defending
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present participleof defend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In a letter defending open models last month, Nvidia argued they give customers greater control over their data and help them prevent being “locked into a single provider.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola made defending the Premier League title look easy in recent years.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the Lincoln would be brought home soon, while defending its extended time at sea as necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Over the last 10 years, Paxton has championed religious freedom in court, often defending groups or individuals with conservative Christian views, particularly on marriage and gender.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
A great battle had been fought for the town but they had no idea who was taking it, who was defending it or who had the upper hand.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
