line of defense

noun phrase

: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness

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Scientists are evaluating whether a nuclear strike could be the last line of defense against an asteroid that might collide with the moon in 2032. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025 The best line of defense Regardless of what technology platforms a school enlists, experts overwhelmingly support investments in training staff on lockdown protocols, brokering relationships with students, and generating a community built on trust. Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025 The Lithuanian defense minister warned that the biggest line of defense NATO holds right now, apart from its actual military readiness, is showing a united front to dissuade Moscow from taking direct action against a NATO member and prompting what could become a global war. Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025 Until platforms like TikTok take stronger action, parents remain the last line of defense against a challenge that continues to put kids’ at risk of benadryl overdose. Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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