line of defense
noun phrase
: a way of defending oneself
the body's first line of defense against illness
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It's mainly made up of former and current law enforcement, former and current military, and these people see themselves as the last line of defense against government tyranny.
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Preventing access to such pages, or to pages containing malicious code, can be the first line of defense for an antivirus tool.
—PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
Caregivers are often the first line of defense against falls, infections, pressure sores and dehydration, while supporting people through a host of chronic illnesses.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2024
Friction point: Because of a state law that requires law enforcement officers to remain more than 100 feet from a polling center, counties rely on constables as a first line of defense.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Preventing access to such pages, or to pages containing malicious code, can be the first line of defense for an antivirus tool.
—PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
Caregivers are often the first line of defense against falls, infections, pressure sores and dehydration, while supporting people through a host of chronic illnesses.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2024
Friction point: Because of a state law that requires law enforcement officers to remain more than 100 feet from a polling center, counties rely on constables as a first line of defense.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Line of defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20defense. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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