defend
verb (used with object)
to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from oragainst ).
will be defending
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future progressiveof defend.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“We consider these claims to be completely without merit and will be defending the proceedings vigorously,” a Brookfield spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Djokovic has refused to set a retirement date and recently said that the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 -- where he will be defending champion -- was on his radar.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
But Bueckers isn’t about to take Smith and her defense for granted, either, even if she doesn’t know for sure how much Smith will be defending her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
She will be defending a convicted felon who cares about no one but himself.
From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2024
My name is Asa Briggs, and I will be defending Mr. King.
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
