Sentence examples for defensive actions from inspiring English sources

Under military doctrine, strikes aimed at suppressing air defenses are typically considered to be defensive actions, not offensive.

Strong Israeli defensive actions are justified.

Then Bock began his series of "orderly retreats" and "defensive actions".

Elsewhere, some planned offensive actions have been converted to defensive actions to consolidate gains already made, Maj.

These were defensive actions, and also perhaps the last manifestations of hope that jazz could have a general listenership.

"You see it in two ways, first in defensive actions like today and also in targeted assassinations," he said.

"We wanted to make sure we put in place whatever defensive actions they need to do that".

Formation of these numerous serovars reflects the ability of bacteria to respond effectively to the intense defensive actions of the immune system.

Moreover, any ceasefire violations that are reported will certainly be justified by Khartoum as "defensive actions," the excuse it repeatedly offers for attacks on civilians.

The baby was killed accidentally by defensive actions in response to a mortar attack by Palestinian Arabs in a civilian area.

GEORGE PACKER: As I wrote in the Comment, Democrats will be fighting defensive actions for the next two years and perhaps longer.