line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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This serves as your last line of defense, enabling timely alerts when risky actions are detected, incident response documented in detailed activity logs and retrospective audits to refine policies and adjust safeguards.
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Keren Katz, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This method is your next line of defense if the rinse and soak method leaves some food behind.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Waterproof duffel bags offer a great line of defense against rainy and muddy conditions, and can keep your things protected should they accidentally get splashed during a ferry ride or get caught in a sudden downpour.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Your best line of defense is proper watering, fertilizing, and sufficient sunlight.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
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Keren Katz, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This method is your next line of defense if the rinse and soak method leaves some food behind.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Waterproof duffel bags offer a great line of defense against rainy and muddy conditions, and can keep your things protected should they accidentally get splashed during a ferry ride or get caught in a sudden downpour.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Your best line of defense is proper watering, fertilizing, and sufficient sunlight.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
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 21 Jul. 2025.
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