the defense
noun
law
: the lawyer or lawyers who represent the defendant in a court case
The defense rests, Your Honor.
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The Russian president ordered the defense ministry to come up with proposals for a retaliatory response.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Blanchette stranded a runner on third the next frame, but the wheels of the defense came off in the fourth as the RedHawks applied more pressure.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
For the Knicks, however, the best option is whatever the defense is willing to surrender.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The 71 unanswered runs is a pretty incredible feat to consider, and Gordon emphasized the Bears’ experience and the defense.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Blanchette stranded a runner on third the next frame, but the wheels of the defense came off in the fourth as the RedHawks applied more pressure.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
For the Knicks, however, the best option is whatever the defense is willing to surrender.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The 71 unanswered runs is a pretty incredible feat to consider, and Gordon emphasized the Bears’ experience and the defense.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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