line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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In a phone interview, Joiner credited his lawyer, Billy Ray Blackburn, for coming up with that specific line of defense.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Platforms like Exaforce are positioned to act as an early line of defense by helping organizations investigate and respond before incidents escalate.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
For flu, antivirals are a second but oft-overlooked line of defense after vaccines.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum The first line of defense this serum targets is dullness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Platforms like Exaforce are positioned to act as an early line of defense by helping organizations investigate and respond before incidents escalate.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
For flu, antivirals are a second but oft-overlooked line of defense after vaccines.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum The first line of defense this serum targets is dullness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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 31 Jan. 2026.
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