Sentence examples for a point of defense from inspiring English sources

He sent word to Cornwallis, dispatched the cattle convoy toward Williamsburg, and ordered trees to be felled to make a barricade across the road as a point of defense.

Arnold, convinced that Crown Point was no longer viable as a point of defense against the large British force, destroyed and abandoned the fort, moving the forces stationed there to Ticonderoga.

"The ships' visit is a high point of defense exchanges this year, as it is designated by both the countries as a year of friendship and cooperation," S. Jaishankar, India's ambassador to China, told the Press Trust of India news agency.

While the military would not comment on the munitions used — or explain why they maintain that the Taliban killed the civilians — they hold that assertion up as a main point of defense.

The location relative to the fort was chosen with care — in case of danger, it would be a sure point of defense or retreat, and its garrison would be very likely to intimidate the natives.

Redick's marksmanship despite being a focal point of defenses is partially attributable to his constant movement.

The woman's movements after the encounter may also be a point of focus for the defense.

With a virtual border in place, the actual border guard will become the last point of defense, rather than the first, because each visitor will have already been screened using a global web of databases.

But its young men are in continual danger of being pressed into service -- not as soldiers (the loyalties of the Lumbees are too much in doubt for that) but as laborers on the earthworks at Fort Fisher, Wilmington's main point of defense against Yankee sea attack.

When Ms. Palin seemed not to know exactly what the Bush doctrine is, Mr. Gibson made a point of explaining it — pre-emptive self-defense — and demanded that she tell him whether she agreed with it.

The linebacking corps was not a focal point of the defense – only two of the defense's top 15 tacklers were linebackers – the leader was undersized junior Qushaun Lee (5 feet 225 pound), who led the defense with 119 tackles and added 6 TFL, and also contributing was freshman Xavier Woosdon, who recorded 22 total tackles.