have been defending
- present perfect progressive of defend.
Example Sentences
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At Pregnancy Justice, we have been defending women charged with crimes because of pregnancy, and tracking pregnancy-related prosecutions, for 25 years.
From Slate ● May 5, 2026
"The fact that we have been defending our country for two years is already a big victory."
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2023
Companies that make and market plastics, which are derived from fossil fuels, have been defending against a growing set of cases worldwide focused on the waste from the ubiquitous packaging material.
From Reuters ● Nov. 18, 2022
“In the midst of struggle, we have been defending national dignity and core interests,” Mr. Xi told the officials, shown vigorously applauding him.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2022
In our bedroom, we have been defending ourselves to each other.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
