the defense
noun
law
: the lawyer or lawyers who represent the defendant in a court case
The defense rests, Your Honor.
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One play Lauter gets hyped for and would like to see even more of is the tight end screen, which features the offense showing pass protection to the defense before setting up a short swing pass to a guy with blockers in front.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
Subramanian will rule later on the defense’s push for acquittal.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Harbaugh believes the defense will play better even though the Ravens are 30th against the run and 31st against the pass.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Jags’ ground-first offense has been solid, and the defense is hugely improved and has generated an NFL-high nine takeaways.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
Subramanian will rule later on the defense’s push for acquittal.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Harbaugh believes the defense will play better even though the Ravens are 30th against the run and 31st against the pass.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Jags’ ground-first offense has been solid, and the defense is hugely improved and has generated an NFL-high nine takeaways.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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“The defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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