Sentence examples for defence helped from inspiring English sources
Strachan's side had to survive a first-half battering as the Czech Republic fought ferociously with pace and power in their bid to draw level but the goalkeeper Allan McGregor was in inspired form, making a string of saves, and his defence helped out after the break to hold on for the morale-boosting win.
Bath's inaccuracy out of hand allowed Sarries to establish their superior kick-chase and a regimented defence helped the visitors prevail.
The impressive displays of man of the match Genia in attack and Pocock in defence helped the Wallabies open up a 20-6 leaduringng the first-half.
That concentration in defence helped pen back Northampton and the pressure earned Biggar a penalty kick to give Ospreys an early lead.
Some typically quick-footed defence helped set up two break points, and the Scot converted the second when he attacked the net with a vicious backhand slice.
Earlier, Baltimore secured an AFC Championship showdown against New England after their mean defence helped them to a 20-13 victoverover Houston.
The 28-year-old defender, signed from the Ligue 1 side Lorient in the summer of 2010, has forged a strong partnership with Per Mertesacker in the centre of Arsenal's defence, helping return 15 clean sheets in his 31 Premier League appearances as the team secured fourth place and reached the FA Cup final.
If you cannot run away, chemical defences help.
Because this government has taken difficult decisions on the deficit – and cut wasteful spending elsewhere – we've been able to spend more on flood defences, helping families plan for the future with confidence," the spokesman said.
As part of the River Irwell Flood Defence Scheme, the defences help to protect some 3,000 properties in Kersal and Lower Broughton against a 1 in 75 year flood.
18 In a psychodynamic therapy based on the APT model, the therapist typically clarifies defences, helps the client to observe and experience the underlying affects and helps the client to regulate associated anxiety.
