defence fund

collocation in English

meaningsofdefenceandfund

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defence
noun
uk
/dɪˈfens/us
/dɪˈfens/
the act of protecting someone or something against attack or ...
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fund
noun
uk
/fʌnd/us
/fʌnd/
an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a ...
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(Definition ofdefenceandfundfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdefence fund

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That is why a splinter organisation set up a veto polldefencefund.
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I should like to make a few remarks on the question of the linerdefencefund.
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Is it a fact that subscribers to thedefencefundwill be supplied with free copies?
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In 1911 adefencefundwas created, which was again renewed in 1962.
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Is there any objection to allowing these officers to subscribe to adefencefund?
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Another point is that, in my opinion, the committee proposed for the linerdefencefundis far too small.
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What is going to happen in 1945 in relation to the linerdefencefundwhen the money has been expended?
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He later established adefencefundfor the officers.
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Adefencefundwas set up and raised over 55,000 from the public.
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Adefencefundwas organised by local people and after considerable publicity no sedition proceedings were initiated.
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