Example Sentences

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Content with one race Sunday will be defending Indy 500 winner Álex Palou, who will start on the pole after a four-lap qualifying average of 232.248 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

She will be defending a convicted felon who cares about no one but himself.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

Ms. Baldwin will be fighting for her political life in an election cycle in which Democrats will be defending 20 Senate seats and Republicans will be defending 11 seats.

From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2023

My name is Asa Briggs, and I will be defending Mr. King.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers