line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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What Homeowners Should Do Before Storm Season Begins Abernathy says that because the roof is the home’s first line of defense in a storm, homeowners should contact qualified contractors to schedule a roof inspection to catch any small issues that could become major problems during a storm.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Apple’s approach creates a line of defense against snooping, even for those unaware of how invasive smart devices can be.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
The first line of defense against any recession, the rainy day fund, is in far better shape.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
In a region overwhelmed by high homicide rates and corruption, many organizations that are losing funding are also losing key footing as the last line of defense for democratic values.
—Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Apple’s approach creates a line of defense against snooping, even for those unaware of how invasive smart devices can be.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
The first line of defense against any recession, the rainy day fund, is in far better shape.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
In a region overwhelmed by high homicide rates and corruption, many organizations that are losing funding are also losing key footing as the last line of defense for democratic values.
—Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for line of defense
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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