as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack
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Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
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Our highest priority is the safety of our people, the security of our assets, protecting the environment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs will visit Dodger Stadium this weekend for a three-game series against the two-time defending World Series champions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka should have his team defending with much more urgency, and Houston’s top frontcourt weapon is also likely to bounce back.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, senior Western leaders are convening in Paris on Friday for urgent talks aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.—
Sara Cook,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Undeveloped land supports essential ecosystem services, cleansing and protecting our drinking water, safeguarding our communities and residents from flooding and inundation due to sea-level rise, supporting wildlife habitat and providing myriad recreational opportunities.—
Tom Hoctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In October, the defense accused prosecutors of not disclosing the victim’s wishes to not move forward with the case and shielding the victim from testifying in a deposition.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some economists believe China has so far been relatively well-positioned in shielding itself from the impacts from the Iran war, which has sent fuel prices surging and is threatening worsening global inflation.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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And Gobert was up to the task of guarding Jokic in isolation when the Nuggets decided to clear out on a handful of clutch possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kennard went off early in Game 1; Marcus Smart did the same in Game 2 — with Amen Thompson guarding both times.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Forfending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfending. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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