Self-defence
"Self-defence" in a Sentence (10 examples)
The man pleaded self-defence.
Tom killed John in self-defence.
The police realized that Dan acted in self-defence.
Dan claimed that he acted in self-defence.
Dan shot Matt in self-defence.
Mary took a self-defence class.
What is the best martial art for self-defence?
Her self-defence lessons came in handy and she managed to free herself from his grip.
Tom is learning self-defence.
He claims he acted in self-defence.
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