Sentence examples for use of defences from inspiring English sources

For almost 30 years, America and Russia have agreed to leave themselves vulnerable to attack by limiting their use of defences that could protect them from each other's most destructive weapons: long-range missiles carrying nuclear warheads.

It went on: "In order to make best use of defence resources, we have decided that from December 1 2009 the dedicated UFO hotline answer-phone service and email address will be withdrawn.

Increased use of defence-focused systems contributed to decreased scoring in the late 1990s, leading some to argue that the NHL's talent pool had been diluted by the 1990 expansion plan.

Multifunctional use of flood defences is seen as a promising solution for improving the synergy between flood protection and urban development.

A well-sited castle that made use of natural defences and had strong ditches and walls had no need for a scientific design.

Their use of concentric defences, barbicans and substantial gatehouses led D. J. Cathcart King to describe them as the "zenith of English castle-building", and Sidney Toy to assess them as "some of the most powerful castles of any age or country".

Are we taking away potential situations where justice demands this defence is available to a wife?" Vicky Pryce's use of the defence depended on Chris Huhne being present at the time she signed the forms confirming that she was a driver of the car in 2003.

The latest hearing will centre on the police's use of a defence they call "neither confirm nor deny".

China had reportedly approved the use of self-defence force C-130 planes to distribute tents, blankets and other supplies to survivors of the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan province.

The last known use of the defence was in the case of the wife of John Darwin, the man who faked his own death - and tricked his own family into believing that he had died while out canoeing - in order to claim an insurance pay-out.

"It will make the best use of the defence estate and provide better accommodation and facilities for our troops and their families.