line of defense

noun phrase

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

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Writers, artists and other creators have long viewed copyright as their first line of defense when threatened with the theft of their work. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026 And the third line of defense is the military bases that lodges Division 96. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 That’s a rookie second baseman, a rookie starting pitcher and a closer navigating his first full season as the bullpen’s final line of defense. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Acting as the first line of defense, guardrails must be constructed to withstand today’s threats. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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