line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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Preventive Measures Cultural Practices Since this weed grows the best in open areas with poor soil, keeping your lawn grass thick and healthy is a great line of defense against an invasion.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Along with the inconsistent Dustin May and the consistently mediocre Landon Knack, Gonsolin and Kershaw represent the rotation’s final line of defense.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Their imposing appearance is their first line of defense against intruders.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The Oilers should have more confidence in their last line of defense, a good thing since there’s little in the way of a safety net while Pickard remains sidelined.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Along with the inconsistent Dustin May and the consistently mediocre Landon Knack, Gonsolin and Kershaw represent the rotation’s final line of defense.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Their imposing appearance is their first line of defense against intruders.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The Oilers should have more confidence in their last line of defense, a good thing since there’s little in the way of a safety net while Pickard remains sidelined.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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