Sentence examples for defence if from inspiring English sources

He even pledged, theatrically, to die in Bolivia's defence if necessary.

But a Trust may have a defence if, for example, it has staff shortages.

There were security guards ready to leap to our defence if someone got skittish.

Second line of defence – if malpractice occurred, the fundraising regulator would have the power to intervene.

But it allowed parents to use the defence if the smacking did not leave visible marks.

That's our defence if the ghost of Allen Klein ever sues.

Then the British public can hear the case against them and their defence, if they have one".

In our defence, if there's one thing worse than parents who care who's listening, it's parents who don't.

The thief's defence, "If I hadn't stolen the money, someone else would," is no defence at all.

Sam Allardyce insists Sunderland must shore up their leaky defence if they are to have any chance of staying in the Premier League.

Common law also allows a pre-emptive attack for the purpose of self-defence if an attack is "imminent".