Sentence examples for defence stood from inspiring English sources

Bill Nicholson's side pressed and pressed but the Benfica defence stood firm.

Arizona's defence stood firm and did well to avoid conceding a touchdown.

But it was to no avail as the courageous Maroons defence stood tall.

Messi and Carlos Tevez in particular came close on several occasions but Japan's defence stood firm to deliver their coach a famous win.

Ryan Tunnicliffe picked Smith out 25 yards from goal and, as the Wigan defence stood off, he floated a stunning right-footed effort over the retreating goalkeeper's head and into the top left corner.

Perhaps mesmerised by Spurs's metronomic passing, the defence stood off Eriksen for just the briefest of moments, but that was enough time for him to lash a swerving shot under the bar from 25 yards.

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This time, though, Georgia's defence stands firm.

How that defence stands up, we're only speculating, looking in from the outside.

At the very least, even if this defence stands, he can hardly be held to be innocent.

An early view of the logs suggests that Wired's defence stands up – much of the new material relates to Manning's sexuality and other personal matters.