Sentences with phrase «stand in defense»

For taking a stand in defense of her grandson, she paid a dear price.

A couple of weeks ago, when he and his fellow board members were supposed to be voting on whether to purchase new textbooks and reading materials for the district, Weber put a stop to the vote by taking a bold stand in defense of climate denial, political cronyism, and intellectual closed - mindedness.

My blog has become one of the principal online gathering places for citizens of every ideological perspective and background who are truly alarmed by the law - breaking powers seized by the Bush administration, and who want to take a stand in defense of the principles of government and the Constitution.

«We said the state of California should not and will not stand in defense of any law that deprives people of their fundamental rights.»

Defending Traditional Public Health, When Appropriate — In some cases, public health officials needed to make a stand in defense of traditional public health services.

CM Seabrook is not expected to take the stand in his defense.

Both candidates taking part in the second round of the election should steadfastly refuse to participate in any such political machination and stand in defense of the popular will of Liberians.

In clear, no special treatment for the UK, except Northern Ireland (people free to move in greater «rugby» Ireland; — RRB -, EU stands in defense of Ireland, a respected member of the EU.

I am honored beyond measure by this nomination for a film I love, a film that stands in defense of press freedom, and inclusion of women's voices in the movement of history.

Meryl Streep picked up her 21st nomination for her role in The Post, and even though she could probably recycle previous responses, she shouted out the press when reached for comment: «I am honored beyond measure by this nomination for a film I love, a film that stands in defense of press freedom, and inclusion of women's voices in the movement of history - Proud of the film, and all her filmmakers.

It is a sign of the strength and diversity of our membership that two of our Council Members, Douglas Preston and CJ Lyons, have taken different public stands in defense of serious authors.

Yesterday, a jury unanimously stood in defense of juror educators» right to share general education information about jury nullification and the Fully Informed Jury Association on Facebook, in delivering a Not Guilty verdict in the case of Luke Lamb.

Not exact matches

«President Trump stands at the pinnacle of an unbroken chain of command that includes key participants in the remaining critical steps of the case,» the defense argued in its motion, according to the Los Angeles Times.

But that all stands in contrast to Wheeler's impassioned defense of an open, robust, and level Internet.

Meanwhile, several major technology companies have stood by Apple in defense of digital rights and privacy.

India's foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment on Russia's ties with Pakistan, but has previously said that its own relations with Moscow have stood the test of time, and that the two nations are building up defense and energy relations, including collaboration on nuclear reactors in India.

Defense Secretary James Mattis said Wednesday the US is «still assessing the intelligence» on whether the Assad regime is to blame for the recent suspected chemical attack but added that the US stands ready for military strikes in Syria.

I was honored that such a distinguished collection of Catholic intellectuals would stand in unity with their black brothers and sisters in defense of life, family, and justice for the poor.

No harm in dreaming... but defense against foreign invasions might require people stand firm and well armed to protect their lands and beliefs..

As Jason Langley, an attorney with Denver - based Kennedy Childs, argued in one of the briefs he filed for the defense, the court «should not overturn the long - standing rule in Colorado that the term «person,» as is used in the Wrongful Death Act, encompasses only individuals born alive.

He who stood against king and court in defense of religious liberty, and saw his mother spend thirteen weeks in prison for refusing to pay a church tax.

And so I stand with the young woman in the above video in defense of modesty, chastity, and piety, just as I stand with Muslims like my dear friends Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Dr. Suzy Ismail against the killing of unborn children and the evil of pornography, and with my equally dear friend Asma Uddin of the Becket Fund in defense of religious freedom.

I am happy to stand with them in defense of what is right and good.

Secondly, we are steeped in the Western evangelical view of the courtroom metaphor, where God is the judge, we are the wicked, sinful defendant, and Jesus is our rescuer / stand - in / defense attorney.

The court voted to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act and remand the decision of the Ninth Circuit in the Proposition 8 case, holding that California's Proposition 8 defenders didn't have standing.

In his vigorous outline for the defense of marriage, published in National Review in May, for instance, Ryan Anderson chooses as the first step, «Stand Up for Our Authority as Citizens and Pass Laws Reflecting the Truth about Marriage.&raquIn his vigorous outline for the defense of marriage, published in National Review in May, for instance, Ryan Anderson chooses as the first step, «Stand Up for Our Authority as Citizens and Pass Laws Reflecting the Truth about Marriage.&raquin National Review in May, for instance, Ryan Anderson chooses as the first step, «Stand Up for Our Authority as Citizens and Pass Laws Reflecting the Truth about Marriage.&raquin May, for instance, Ryan Anderson chooses as the first step, «Stand Up for Our Authority as Citizens and Pass Laws Reflecting the Truth about Marriage.»

To call policemen «pigs» or to stereotype them in other ways is only to express our own lack of civility and common decency which they, quite rightly, keep telling us is a symbol of the social disorder against which they stand as the last defense — a rather ambiguous position to be in, in any society.

This Sunday, many American churches will observe «Stand with the Persecuted,» a day of activism sponsored by the Family Research Council, Open Doors, the Institute on Religion and Democracy, Voice of the Martyrs, In Defense of Christians, Christian Solidarity Worldwide — USA, International Christian Concern, and the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative.

Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776 XIII That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state; that standing armies, in time of peace, should be avoided as dangerous to liberty; and that, in all cases, the military should be under strict subordination to, and be governed by, the civil power.

Pope Ratzi reprimanding one of the few cardinals who stood up in defense of the victims because he defended them and denounced those blocking the investigations — why am I not surprised.

Balentine concludes with a defense of Job — and God: «The lesson for Job seems to be that those who dare to stand before their maker with exceptional strength, proud prerogatives, and fierce trust come as near to realizing God's primordial design for life in this world as it is humanly possible to do.»

Nurmagomedov showed some suspect defense in the standing game, but was never really in danger, beating the last - minute replacement in all five rounds, some so convincingly that they were 10 - 8 or even 10 - 7.

He wanted to go for the win, figuring that with so few laps left their best chance stood if they stayed out, thereby placing Newman in a position where he would need to play defense.

We saw in game 2 what happened when they didn't play defense but pond hockey instead (and insanely Elliott standing on his head that game).

In general, the Lockheed defense stands up.

I'm giving Horford the edge because of his defense and the Celtics» place in the standings.

Dee Ford, on the other hand, played in a 4 - 3 defense at Auburn and stood up a lot in the five games I watched.

Luckily the No. 2 defense — and everyone in the locker room — is standing behind their diminished quarterback

So wenger yea the defense was poor but you have to be held accountable for your substitutions, when e needed runners as an outlet you put in people to just stand and watch football playing

The play that really stood out and was the dagger in the game was this Blake Griffin alley oop dunk in transition, on which only one Laker player got back on defense, Wesley Johnson.

I do remember games when he won us points on his own, like at Sunderland, standing behind a defense of Aaron Ramsey at right back, Sagna and Mert in the middle (I don't remember who was at left back)-- and he managed to keep a clean sheet.

A new coordinator — the fourth in four years — remodels the defense so it will stand up against the pass

The New York Jets» defense stood tall in a bruising 16 - 13 sudden - death victory over the New England Patriots in their showdown for first place in the AFC East

The defense that Del Rio left as coordinator to take the Raiders» head job became the NFL's best defense overnight, which would have been embarrassing even if that defense hadn't belonged to an archrival Oakland was chasing in the standings.

With Hazell's background as a Jim Tressel guy (he was an Ohio State assistant from 2004 - 10), it stands to reason that a Hazell defense would favor fundamentals, and at its best, Purdue's defense was a bend - don «t - break unit, one that limited explosive plays (169 plays of at least 10 yards, 46th in the country) and kept you out of the end zone in scoring opportunities.

You'll mostky see the crazier plays, then the plays where he stands in the pocket reading a defense.

Williams was uncharacteristically silent during the trial, never taking the stand in his own defense.

Chivas» defense has been significantly worse, leaking 15 goals in just nine matches as they've plummeted to 17th in the table, the second - lowest rank in the current LigaMX standings.

We scratch our heads wondering what is wrong, with a pretty good team, and why in the important games we fail, well i.e our right and left back are frequently caught out of position, because they are to far in the front and at times forget that they are defenders, on the other hand our attackers are too busy defending, it's been a while since Welbeck scored for us, but you will see him every game standing right by Ospina or supporting the defense instead of being forward as he should be, to use his speed in effective counter attacks, same with GIROUD for an attacker he is a great defender, how many missed opportunities because he is 1 yard behind running back from his defensive position in our half.

South Carolina 15, Tennessee 9 (Oct. 14): An offensive touchdown drought that started in mid-September against UMass officially became A Thing when the Gamecocks» defense produced a goal - line stand in the final 10 seconds, spoiling QB Jarrett Guarantano's first start in place of Week 1 starter Quinten Dormady.