The castle's walls were built to defend the villagers from raiding parties.

The defendant presented evidence that contradicted the plaintiff's testimony.

The co-defendants confessed to their roles during the trial, prompting separate plea negotiations.

Before starting the noisy equipment, the technician put on an ear defender to protect his hearing.

The workers in the factory always wear ear defenders when operating the loud machinery.

The defense attorney argued that the evidence against the co-defendant was circumstantial and insufficient for conviction.

The defenseman cleared the puck out of the defending zone just before the opposing team could get a shot on goal.

The public defender worked late into the night preparing the client's case.

The court relied on public defenders to represent those who couldn't afford private attorneys.

At halftime, the coach reorganized the defending zones to stop the opponent's counterattacks.