line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
Examples of line of defense in a Sentence
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Turbulence can be tricky to predict, but experts stress that the first line of defense in the air is keeping the seat belt fastened, whenever possible.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
During the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines were the main line of defense.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 22 May 2024
The potential line of defense was filed secretly earlier this year, before the judge ruled in April that Menendez and his wife would be tried separately.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2024
But at this crucial hour, America’s last line of defense against fires is fraying.
—Connor Goodwin, ProPublica, 19 Apr. 2024
In short, the first line of defense requires the technology to identify and the human to act.
—Melissa Russell, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Tehran uses them to spread its influence across the region and serve as a forward line of defense against the United States and Israel.
—Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
Disneyland doesn’t say, but Disney cast members would likely be the first line of defense backed up by the digital trail left by using the Disneyland app for Lightning Lane access.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, the United States must enhance its data security without targeting firms or individuals based on their national origin or on their relationships with foreigners as a first line of defense.
—Aynne Kokas, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2024
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
During the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines were the main line of defense.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 22 May 2024
The potential line of defense was filed secretly earlier this year, before the judge ruled in April that Menendez and his wife would be tried separately.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2024
But at this crucial hour, America’s last line of defense against fires is fraying.
—Connor Goodwin, ProPublica, 19 Apr. 2024
In short, the first line of defense requires the technology to identify and the human to act.
—Melissa Russell, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Tehran uses them to spread its influence across the region and serve as a forward line of defense against the United States and Israel.
—Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
Disneyland doesn’t say, but Disney cast members would likely be the first line of defense backed up by the digital trail left by using the Disneyland app for Lightning Lane access.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, the United States must enhance its data security without targeting firms or individuals based on their national origin or on their relationships with foreigners as a first line of defense.
—Aynne Kokas, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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