defence
US /dɪˈfɛns/
・UK /dɪˈfens/
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n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe process of protecting something from attack
His defence against the attack was not strong enough
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Knight
- This was because governing power, and defence against Viking, Magyar, and
This was because governing power, and defence against Viking, Magyar, and
- this newly landed warrior class. This was because governing power, and defence against
this newly landed warrior class. This was because governing power, and defence against
What’s going to happen to Big Tech’s laid off workers?
- the top three U.S. employers hailed from the Health Insurance, Defence and Banking sectors respectively.
the top three U.S. employers hailed from the Health Insurance, Defence and Banking sectors respectively.
The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
- In July 2021, NASA will launch the world's first trial in planetary defence.
In July 2021, NASA will launch the world's first trial in planetary defence.
- The DART mission is just one part of a wider, worldwide effort in planetary defence.
The DART mission is just one part of a wider, worldwide effort in planetary defence.
Taiwan election angers China: BBC News Review
- it is a very strong relationship, or a football team's defence is rock solid.
it is a very strong relationship, or a football team's defence is rock solid.
US & UK strike Houthis: BBC News Review
- from the UK's Defence Secretary
from the UK's Defence Secretary
The Life Changing Effect of Small Talk With Strangers
- may also have a more high minded defence for our silence: we aspire to be profound people
may also have a more high minded defence for our silence: we aspire to be profound people
Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan
- you know, less money for health care and more for defence, then that's a question we need
you know, less money for health care and more for defence, then that's a question we need
The Magnus Protocol Fluff 1 - Plenty More Fish
- She barely broke the skin and, in her defence, she was very high at the time.
She barely broke the skin and, in her defence, she was very high at the time.
- She barely broke the skin, and in her defence, she was very high at the time.
She barely broke the skin, and in her defence, she was very high at the time.
Father and Son: Crime drama - Episode 10
- but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned
but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned
Could the UK introduce conscription? | BBC News
- And, of course, as a military officer and having been the Chief of Defence Staff, I would entirely concur that we need to invest in our own security.
And, of course, as a military officer and having been the Chief of Defence Staff, I would entirely concur that we need to invest in our own security.
- And of course, as a military officer and having me as the Chief of Defence Staff, I would entirely concur.
And of course, as a military officer and having me as the Chief of Defence Staff, I would entirely concur.