line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
Examples of line of defense in a Sentence
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The formula also provides extra protection with the brand’s proprietary Cell-Ox Shield technology, which pairs UV filters with antioxidants that serve as a secondary line of defense against free radical damage.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
High above the boreal forest, solitary sentinels survey dramatic and awe-inspiring landscapes as a critical first line of defense in wildfire detection.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
That means establishing a second line of defense inside the border, fortify existing boundary outposts, and establish additional border stations.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2024
The first line of defense is what is used on the ground.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
The first line of defense in AI security is good cybersecurity.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2024
However, the first line of defense against loss is always vigilant asset management and security practices.
—Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
The Navy used its ‘last line of defense’ Also in 2022, the US Navy successfully tested a high-energy laser system against a target representing a cruise missile.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Another line of defense for both bare and polished nails is a nail brush, says manicurist Sonya Belakhlef.
—Belle Bakst, Allure, 12 Mar. 2024
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
High above the boreal forest, solitary sentinels survey dramatic and awe-inspiring landscapes as a critical first line of defense in wildfire detection.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
That means establishing a second line of defense inside the border, fortify existing boundary outposts, and establish additional border stations.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2024
The first line of defense is what is used on the ground.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
The first line of defense in AI security is good cybersecurity.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2024
However, the first line of defense against loss is always vigilant asset management and security practices.
—Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
The Navy used its ‘last line of defense’ Also in 2022, the US Navy successfully tested a high-energy laser system against a target representing a cruise missile.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Another line of defense for both bare and polished nails is a nail brush, says manicurist Sonya Belakhlef.
—Belle Bakst, Allure, 12 Mar. 2024
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