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Meanings of successful defence in English

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Usage of successful defence in English
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Knowledge base There are certain prerequisites for a successful defence strategy, he adds.
The Irish Times
2
The record was ruled not indecent after a successful defence by John Mortimer.
The Guardian
3
You have not sufficient evidence for a successful defence on the grounds of insanity.
The Shrieking Pit
4
It is the only sure policy for successful defence.
The Last Shot
5
Kapp struck 31 in the Proteas innings but did not bowl in the successful defence.
The South African
6
The town's successful defence became a byword for heroism.
The Guardian
7
She remembered, from a war correspondent's article, that to attack is the only successful defence.
The Summons
8
The successful defence of Alkmaar did even more.
By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic
9
The garrison had suffered severe losses through illness and the post proved too remote for successful defence.
The Fighting Governor : A Chronicle of Frontenac
10
She was the soldier to whom, under Dessalines, the successful defence of Le Zéphyr was mainly owing.
The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance
11
Even a successful defence weakens the victor.
Lectures on Modern history
12
GOLF:NO ONE has made a successful defence of the Spanish Open since Max Faulkner way back in 1953.
The Irish Times
13
The county is 70 minutes away from achieving what few thought possible, a successful defence of football's All-Ireland.
The Irish Times
14
No successful defence of an All-Ireland title since 1965, six attempts that have fallen short in the meantime.
Independent.ie
15
Thus a year passed in the successful defence of the kingdom, the Danes having gained no important advantage.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08: Great Rulers
16
He said a successful defence of his Foyle seat would mean he would not seek re-election to Stormont.
The Irish Times
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Ireland
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