Below you will find example sentences with "defend itself". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.
Defend Itself in a sentence
Corpus data
- Displayed example sentences: 20
- Discovered as a combination around: defend
- Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 14
- Phrase length: 2 words
- Average sentence length: 23.5 words
Sentence profile
- Phrase position: 3 start, 9 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis
- The phrase "defend itself" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 23.5 words and is mostly made up of statements.
- Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as right to defend itself, right to defend itself after the, israel, biden and president stand out.
- In the phrase index, this combination connects with finds itself, describes itself and presents itself, linking the page to nearby combinations.
Example types with defend itself
This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:
Is Lebanon trying to defend itself? (6 words)
Biden has been vocal about Israel’s right to defend itself. (11 words)
For two months, President Biden has strongly backed Israel’s right to defend itself. (14 words)
President Joe Biden and most U.S. officials have been a supporter of Israel's right to defend itself after the terrorist attack last month but have also pushed for a to give aid to people in Gaza. (38 words)
So, Japan must improve its abilities “to defend itself on its own,” while also cementing the U.S.-Japanese alliance as the “cornerstone” of its security—including the extension of America’s nuclear deterrent to protect Japan. (37 words)
Here’s a paradox: slightly less than 80% of young Americans believe that Israel has the right to defend itself through airstrikes into densely populated areas, provided that civilian warnings are issued. (32 words)
Is Lebanon trying to defend itself? (6 words)
Example sentences (20)
A country can defend itself if its citizens love their homeland and are ready to defend it in trouble rather than fleeing from it, Orbán said in an interview.
They want a strong Israel, an Israel that can defend itself and can also help defend them.
After all, Trump rightfully praised himself for giving Ukraine much tougher weapons to defend itself than Obama ever did, and that was before Putin waged war.
Also when asked about growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, Herzog asserted Israel’s right to defend itself after the October 7 Hamas attack.
Biden has been vocal about Israel’s right to defend itself.
Binance pledged to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit, which it said reflected the SEC's "misguided and conscious refusal" to provide clarity to the crypto industry.
Both the Government and Labour have been united on the right of Israel to defend itself in the wake of the assault by the Palestinian militant group.
Both UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden have supported Israel’s right to defend itself.
For Netanyahu, completely ceasing all criticism of Israel would be a welcome step, even if the UN’s criticism is regularly juxtaposed against Israel’s purported right to defend itself.
For two months, President Biden has strongly backed Israel’s right to defend itself.
Here’s a paradox: slightly less than 80% of young Americans believe that Israel has the right to defend itself through airstrikes into densely populated areas, provided that civilian warnings are issued.
In a statement on Monday, Binance pledged to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit, which it said reflected the SEC’s “misguided and conscious refusal” to provide clarity to the crypto industry.
Is Lebanon trying to defend itself?
Joly reaffirmed that, from the beginning, Canada has stated that Israel has the right to defend itself.
President Biden is doing all he can to balance Israel’s right to defend itself while admonishing Israel to minimize civilian casualties and address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
President Joe Biden and most U.S. officials have been a supporter of Israel's right to defend itself after the terrorist attack last month but have also pushed for a to give aid to people in Gaza.
Rishi Sunak says Israel has an 'absolute right to defend itself' after Hamas militants launched attacks from.
She has offered talks with China, but has also said Taiwan will defend itself if attacked.
So, Japan must improve its abilities “to defend itself on its own,” while also cementing the U.S.-Japanese alliance as the “cornerstone” of its security—including the extension of America’s nuclear deterrent to protect Japan.
Sorry: US weaponry and training have played a decisive role in Ukraine’s ability to defend itself and push back invasion.