well-defended
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Yet hackers linked to its biggest adversary, Iran, have managed to pull off a series of successful breaches by using known vulnerabilities to attack institutions that aren’t as well-defended as the country’s critical infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has acknowledged that progress has been slow so far, but says his troops are advancing cautiously into heavily mined and well-defended areas to minimise losses.
From Reuters • Jun. 22, 2023
On Wednesday, Mbappé will be marked by Hakimi in a World Cup semifinal — his path to Morocco’s well-defended goal down the French left wing blocked by a player he rates highly.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022
U.S. officials defend the hypersonic missile program, saying it offers a necessary long-range strike option for military leaders against distant or well-defended threats.
From Washington Times • Jul. 14, 2022
Europeans reported seeing workshops, blacksmiths, and potters, as well as well-defended cities with churches and meetinghouses.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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