Sentence examples for given in defence of from inspiring English sources

This argument is often given in defence of America's large current-account deficit.

If it does become law before the proceedings on behalf of Belhaj come to court (and they're civil proceedings, rather than a prosecution) it would mean that evidence given in defence of the government, and former ministers and officials, could be heard in secret.

This is the explanation Whitehall officials give in defence of the security and intelligence agencies for the information they helped pass to Gaddafi about Libyans in the UK – and in trying to recruit them as informants.

That's when Reynolds launches into a spiel he's seemingly been waiting years to give in defence of the 'Back.

He later writes on Twitter: "Absolutely loved playing for england... to say I'm gutted is an understatement of the highest order... ...... August 17 - Fined £45,000 by the FA for acknowledging a tweet which referred to Ashley Cole - who gave evidence in defence of John Terry in his trial - as a 'choc ice'.

He told the BBC: "Hold on to our liberties; don't give them up in defence of the nation, specifically at a time where liberty is under attack.

On Memorial Day this Monday, Americans will remember the men and women who gave their lives in defence of the nation, as well as what that nation stands for and promises to become.

"The formal act of remembrance honours them and their sacrifices, and reminds us of the debt we owe to those who have given up their lives in defence of others.

Liam Fox, the shadow Defence Secretary, has urged his party not to give in to political pressure and announce cuts to defence projects ahead of a strategic review of procurement spending.

David Cameron's former families' tsar gave an extraordinary performance in defence of the welfare-to-work company A4e on Wednesday night in her first lengthy interview since quitting the firm.

He said he would be prepared to give up his life in defence of the nation.