It occurred to them that possibly the woman had successfully defended herself against their leader.

Then a woman defended him, saying, "He's a very serious person."

These men and women have defended our nation, only to return home to stand in an unemployment line.

A woman whose husband was shot dead by Mexican pirates on a lake has defended herself after doubts were raised about her story.

Such a woman will protect and defend her husband with everything at her disposal.

Notwithstanding this, the young woman defended herself from the charge of superstition.

When they land the police try to arrest Gary which the woman defends him against while he exits.

I mean, a big healthy woman like Ann Campbell could probably defend herself if something got out of hand.

In the 19th century, she added, women often defended their civic activity as "municipal housekeeping."

Are they afraid that women might use legal instruments to demand equality and defend themselves from discrimination?