defending

[US]/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
[UK]/dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the present participle of defend; to protect or guard; to play defensively in sports; to argue or speak in favor of something

Phrases & Collocations

defending champion

defending title

defending rights

defending position

defending team

defending against

defending oneself

defending interests

defending actions

defending strategy

Example Sentences

he is defending his title in the championship.

the lawyer is defending her client in court.

they are defending their beliefs against criticism.

she is defending her research findings in the presentation.

the team is defending their goal against the opponents.

he is defending his decision to change careers.

they are defending their territory from intruders.

she is defending her position on the issue during the debate.

the soldiers are defending their country bravely.

he is defending his reputation in front of the media.

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