Examples of 'defensive purposes' in a sentence

Meaning of "defensive purposes"

Defensive purposes: Indicates the intention or use of something for the protection or defense against possible threats or attacks

How to use "defensive purposes" in a sentence

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defensive purposes
Our experiments were geared towards defensive purposes.
They can be used for defensive purposes or offensive purposes.
They were initially developed for defensive purposes.
These are for defensive purposes and are armed with nematocysts.
This model is intended for defensive purposes.
Defensive purposes only.
Armament was carried for defensive purposes only.
This was for defensive purposes in the troubled Marches region.
Prometheus was designed for defensive purposes.
Purely for defensive purposes.
Arm themselves for either offensive or defensive purposes.
It is for defensive purposes.
The rest of the tower was used for defensive purposes.
They are for defensive purposes.
Variations include the addition of a shield for defensive purposes.

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He was utilized primarily for defensive purposes on the 2010 AL Champions.
Trenches have also often been dug for military defensive purposes.
Most of launched satellites are designed for defensive purposes of imagery intelligence.
Legislation should be adopted to prohibit biological research, including research for defensive purposes.
The earthen mounds could clearly serve defensive purposes in addition to flood protection.
It is more commonly used by police and others for legal defensive purposes.
In several cases, research projects undertaken for defensive purposes were later diverted to offensive activities.
Most of the structures built during this time were for defensive purposes.
The terms " peaceful purposes " and " for defensive purposes " should be explicitly defined.
This unit damages enemy siege weapons if used for defensive purposes.
The woolly rhinoceros used its horns for defensive purposes and to attract mates.
They tended to be established by strategic waterways or major port cities for defensive purposes.
The S-300 ground-to-air missiles can only be used for defensive purposes against incoming attacking aircraft.
We have halved our production capacity in areas where it is excessive for defensive purposes.
It was fortified for defensive purposes.
The hill had been honeycombed with caves built for defensive purposes.
The area around Ras il-Wardija was used for defensive purposes during World War II.
They very frequently feel obligated to get patent themselves for defensive purposes.
They assume that it was used for defensive purposes.
The palisade which surrounded the site was designed for defensive purposes.
Such use should only be for defensive purposes.
Mines other than anti-personnel mines were legitimate weapons that served important defensive purposes.
He eliminates, and only for defensive purposes.
It is used to provide automatic weapon suppression fire for offensive and defensive purposes.
Belogradchik Fortress continued to be used for military and defensive purposes until the 19th century.
Before the nineteenth century it used to be a large empty lot used for defensive purposes.
This is a really nice feature for defensive purposes.
Many people are making a personal decision to purchase a rifle for defensive purposes.
It can be used for both offensive and defensive purposes.
Part of the nearby earthworks was dammed and filled with water for defensive purposes.
We are told they are used for defensive purposes.
Not surprisingly, Chinese leaders often claim that their military is designed solely for defensive purposes.
This may be done both for offensive and defensive purposes.
It is a rare surviving example of the European fortress church used for defensive purposes.
Maintenance of sufficient armed forces for defensive purposes only.

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