defense
noun
resistance against attack; protection.
defenses
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pluralof defense.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The US stations about 28,500 troops in South Korea to bolster the country's defenses against military threats from Pyongyang.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
For decades, scientists have generally viewed the brain's immune system as largely separate from the immune defenses operating throughout the rest of the body.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The plane swap prompted renewed scrutiny of the Qatar-gifted jet, which the Times reported did not have the same security features as the older jet, including anti-missile defenses.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Also important is ramping up passive defenses, such as digging underground facilities for vital infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
French forces attacked in the Champagne region, while the British stormed German defenses in the mining area around the town of Loos.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
