They have met this terrible catastrophe with seemingly boundless strength and character in defense of their way of life.

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Though they didn't mention Marzouki or the lawsuit, the messages posted were in defense of his character.

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On our character we must rest our defense.

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During trial testimony, Marshall's attorneys called no character witnesses to come to his defense.

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In questioning her account, defense attorneys went after her character and credibility.

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Beginning in the late 1980s, U.S. defense planners began to rethink the character of a possible conflict with the Soviet Union, the central feature of U.S. force planning for more than four decades.

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The jury is not permitted to take account of Bryant's general character unless he specifically makes it an issue as part of defense.

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The importance of preserving our traditional national character is the prerequisite, if you will, even to providing for our defense.

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Indeed, opening arguments by the defense hinted at the existence of nary a wart in Lay and Skilling's character--or even their management of Enron.

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