The saying is often used to convey respect specifically to those who gave their lives in defense of freedom.

Gregg Berhalter seemed frequently to give futile chase in central defense.

The memorial contains photos and biographies of those who have given their lives in defense of this country.

In giving some of his reasons in defense of the contract at will, he wrote this:

The federal government was given exclusive powers in defense, foreign relations, and commercial and fiscal policy.

If I give my life in defense of another, so be it.

He gave an eight-hour speech in defense of Daniel, but to no avail.

It is to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives in defense of our democracy.

Our system depends, however, upon a Court capable of giving orders when necessary in defense of individual liberty.

To be given selflessly in defense of sacred Terran principles, that is to say.