line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
When disaster strikes, professional responders will be overwhelmed, leaving neighbors as the true first line of defense for one another.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The outer perimeter is a first line of defense, typically marked by some sort of security checkpoint.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
May Boost Immune Function Drinking cranberry juice may increase the number of immune cells, which serve as a first line of defense against infections like the common cold and flu.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
When disaster strikes, professional responders will be overwhelmed, leaving neighbors as the true first line of defense for one another.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The outer perimeter is a first line of defense, typically marked by some sort of security checkpoint.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
May Boost Immune Function Drinking cranberry juice may increase the number of immune cells, which serve as a first line of defense against infections like the common cold and flu.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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