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But in a way I think this may be a defence mechanism.

The play is used as a sort of defence mechanism for the English.

It was a defence mechanism her softer side needed at times.

The only way to pass through the network defence mechanism is to free one's mind.

It was some kind of a defence mechanism we all had."

He found himself thinking about Jackie again, a kind of defence mechanism when the going got tough.

They are subjected to these restrictions because of a defence mechanism.

This type of behaviour was their defence mechanism, little else.

And if our defence mechanism is impaired, what other dangers may we not be open to?

When it's cold, the body sets its own range of defence mechanisms in motion.

Nevertheless they have evolved various defence mechanisms to keep themselves alive.

It is thought by some that this is a defence mechanism.

The production of interferon is an important host defence mechanism.

This acts as a regulator of the plant defence mechanism.

Something like that could have triggered the defence mechanism.

What defence mechanisms and safeguards are there against aggressive exports?

A few species, such as the mimic octopus, have another defence mechanism.

This has led to efficient built in defence mechanisms.

The sonic assault could have been a natural defence mechanism, and an effective one, at that.

I note this, and harp on her imperfections, as a defence mechanism.

There are more than 500 species which are notable for their defence mechanism.

We welcome the fact that the proposal no longer includes a ban on temporary defence mechanisms.

Emus use their strongly clawed feet as a defence mechanism.

He supposed veering into an almost hypnotic state was a defence mechanism.

Where did she get this automatic shutdown defence mechanism?

As a defense mechanism, it does more than you know.

So this thing's defense mechanism is to run away, not to attack.

It's a defense mechanism our race has had from the beginning.

They are not tall enough to have been used as defense mechanisms.

Not such a great defense mechanism when you realize that's what you're doing.

This may be an additional defense mechanism of the plant.

Black humor is one of the great defense mechanisms these guys have.

The use of certain defense mechanisms was related to cultural values.

Maybe there will be more admissions, as her defense mechanisms break down.

I will deal with six psychological defense mechanisms in this book.

Sort of the body's natural defense mechanism against things like what happened to her."

It was a defense mechanism, surely, but a nice one.

In the beginning, keeping her past a secret from him had been a kind of defense mechanism.

This is used as a defense mechanism and a sexual characteristic.

The defense mechanisms are not done so directly or consciously.

Perhaps we are seeing a defense mechanism designed to protect whatever is here.

It will be a hard habit to break; I've been one for years - my defense mechanism.

Very often the Porter songs are used as defense mechanisms.

I speak in moderation, and defense mechanisms can go wrong.

This may alter some of your body's normal defense mechanisms.

We don't have weeks to labor through your defense mechanisms.

Their main defense mechanism is playing dead if picked up or disturbed.

Later in the game, the song serves as a defense mechanism for an important machine.

The mind has this defense mechanism so people can continue working in horrible situations.

It is also an important defense mechanism for the ordinary Serb.