defends
- present tense form of defend (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"We're always strong, we pool our strength and one defends the other," María Luísa explains as she sits on a sofa next to her sister.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
In possession, tactics affect how well a team defends too.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The legislation is a call for the U.S. and international community to empower the Tibetan community as it defends its identity and our collective freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The district defends its conduct as legal and, last week, restored funding to the Black Student Achievement Plan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Hugh defends his former school, saying, "Well, isn't that the whole point of a field trip? To see something new?"
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
