Sentence examples for defences while the from inspiring English sources

Several corps projects are underway in this area but local politicians are constantly pleading for more federal and state funds to bolster their limited defences, while the natural barrier provided by coastal wetlands erodes at a dramatic rate.

Both sides learned from the battle: the French improved the city's defences, while the New Englanders realized they needed more artillery and better support from England to take the city.

The third phase was to be conducted by the 161st Brigade (less one battalion) and the 163rd Brigade (54th Division) against Gaza's south-western defences, while the fourth phase by the 162nd Brigade was to capture Gun Hill and Sheikh Hasan 3500 yards behind the front line at Sheikh Ajlin.

The left of the 60th (London) Division was to capture Hill 1070 (also known as Point/Hill 1069, part of the outer defences), while the main attack would begin when commanders of the 60th (London) and 74th (Yeomanry) Divisions were "satisfied that the wire was adequately cut".

Structural barriers represent preformed constitutive defences, while the accumulation of pathogenesis-related proteins (PR), phytoalexins and reactive oxygen species is part of an active mechanism stimulated by the pathogen [ 2].

In doing this he can use his pace and skill to run at the defence, while also creating chances or opening up space for his teammates.

Militarily it would put the Allied rear at right angles to the French frontier defences; while for the British, their communications located at the Bay of Biscay ports, would be parallel to their front.

Yesterday his leg-break crept through Simon Katich's defences, while in the last over of the day his googly, bowled from around the wicket, deceived Michael Clarke, who often seems unusually vulnerable near the close of play.

He brings stability in defence while the beating heart of Ludogorets' midfield is the captain, Svetoslav Dyakov.

Voters expect the Republicans to deal with manly problems like the economy and defence while the Democrats worry their pretty little heads about education and the environment.

The war in Afghanistan was waged on the argument of self-defence, while the air strikes against Libya two years ago were supported by UN security council resolutions.