Sentence examples for defensive operations from inspiring English sources

China's 2006 Defense White Paper said the navy would extend its mandate beyond coastal defense to include "offshore defensive operations".

The differences between strategic, operational, and tactical levels, as well as between offensive and defensive operations, are being erased.

Arguably, these were defensive operations to determine the vulnerability of American cities to attack.

The draft allows Israel to continue "defensive operations" in Lebanon after a ceasefire.

After ruling from Egypt from 293 to 295, Galerius assumed command of defensive operations against the Sāsānians in 297.

As the fight continues, we expect AQ to increase both its offensive and defensive operations to protect its equities.

"The idea that this could be kept limited to a defensive operation is wishful thinking," he says.

This needs to stop, and Israel deserves the support of the entire international community in what is clearly a defensive operation.

"I've played all of my rugby at 10 or 12, so that makes you a leader straight away," said the 24-year-old from Wigan, who has been asked to run the defensive operation for good measure.

Farrell may be only three games into what promises to be a long and satisfying international career, but he is already a key component in England's defensive operation.

He called the Sunday attack a "measured, defensive operation," and compared Syria's appeal to the Council to the Taliban's making such an appeal after the Sept. 11 attacks.