line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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Yes, brightening serums and retinol products can help manage these skin concerns, but face sunscreens are your first line of defense.
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Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Name Your Thought And Observe It When negative thought patterns surface at work, awareness is your first line of defense.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Strong passwords act as your first line of defense.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
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Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Name Your Thought And Observe It When negative thought patterns surface at work, awareness is your first line of defense.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Strong passwords act as your first line of defense.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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