line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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Acting as the first line of defense, guardrails must be constructed to withstand today’s threats.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Within minutes, the crew was forced to deploy their emergency shelters, a desperate last line of defense when escape is impossible.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
While a calcium-rich diet should always be the first line of defense, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps when recommended by a healthcare provider.
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Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
After a cross into the box, Lo Celso was ahead of the last line of defense before firing it into the net for, technically, the third time tonight.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Within minutes, the crew was forced to deploy their emergency shelters, a desperate last line of defense when escape is impossible.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
While a calcium-rich diet should always be the first line of defense, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps when recommended by a healthcare provider.
—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
After a cross into the box, Lo Celso was ahead of the last line of defense before firing it into the net for, technically, the third time tonight.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
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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. 2026.
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