line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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Because of this, they’re considered more of a repellent, and owners like to use them as a secondary line of defense or to provide short-term relief.
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
As dissidents are detained, journalists jailed, and freedom of expression extinguished, lawyers are often the last line of defense.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
When disaster strikes, professional responders will be overwhelmed, leaving neighbors as the true first line of defense for one another.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
As dissidents are detained, journalists jailed, and freedom of expression extinguished, lawyers are often the last line of defense.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
When disaster strikes, professional responders will be overwhelmed, leaving neighbors as the true first line of defense for one another.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for line of defense
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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