The defenders "fought grimly, and a considerable number were killed."

The defenders fought bravely, but they were outnumbered ten to one.

The defenders on the south wall still fought.

The defenders fought back, but they were disorganized and surprised.

In three decades, the river's local and regional defenders have fought back.

A two day bombardment reduced the castle almost to the ground, but the defenders fought on.

The defenders fought well and to the last, but they never really had a chance.

The defenders on the right flank fought valiantly from behind what cover they could find.

This backfired, since their news instead made these defenders fight all the more fiercely.

At first, they encountered resis-tance, but the defenders were also fighting against their own divided forces.