Meanwhile, the forces on the hill received heavy fire, but returned fire and put up a spirited defence.

Captain Turner gave evidence in England and now gave a more spirited defence of his actions.

Grey made a spirited defence, which occupied the best part of the day, and referred to the patriotic services of his ancestors.

A number of horses had also fallen victim to the clan's spirited defence of the beach.

I gave what I considered a very spirited defence before the magistrates, but they wouldn't listen.

The Afrikaner author and journalist makes a spirited defence of his home.

Saints, though, always had the extra power in the pack, and the pace behind to test Rovers' spirited defence.

This he did, after a notably spirited defence from the smaller frigate.

Lelièvre also received a promotion as a reward for leading the spirited defence.

The Doctor presents a spirited defence citing his many battles against the evils of the universe.