Sentence examples for were the defence from inspiring English sources

Also in attendance at the service were the defence secretary, Michael Fallon, and the Earl of Wessex.

According to a leak to the Sydney Morning Herald, verified by the Guardian, those who spoke against the idea were the defence minister, Kevin Andrews, the foreign affairs minister, Julie Bishop, the attorney general, George Brandis, the agriculture minister, Barnaby Joyce, the education minister, Christopher Pyne and the communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull.

Notable amongst the early operations of the Company's forces were the defence of the city from Mughal and Maratha invaders and from the incursions of the Nawab of Carnatic.

As is the defence.

It was "the defence of learning".

If so, was the defence told?

It's the defence that needs watching.

At the core of that is the defence guarantee.

"How much of a concern is the defence?

Mr Allawi's cousin, for instance, is the defence minister.

But how important is the defence industry to Britain really?