is defending
- present progressive of defend (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department is defending the federal government’s efforts to advance U.S. energy dominance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
But he conceded: "The most difficult challenge is defending against ballistic missiles."
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
A Los Angeles City Council member with decades of political experience is defending his seat representing the Harbor area and Watts against a 22-year-old who was a congressional intern just a few years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Baldoni strongly denies the claims and is defending the lawsuit.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
Investigating Nature is one thing and so is defending yourself against it, within limits, but fooling with it is quite another.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
