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defend

[dih-fend] / dɪˈfɛnd /




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The move marks the latest effort by Asian authorities to defend their currencies as the conflict in the Middle East fuels risk-off sentiment, boosting the dollar at the expense of emerging-market currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Had that not happened, Murphy would have made it to the general election without having to defend his spot on the ballot.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

It should defend the purchasing power of the dollar.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Taylor will defend her WBO, WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles and attempt to add the vacant WBC belt against mandatory challenge Pili, who boasts a 12-0 record.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Although Marina’s aviators were excited to be finally engaged in combat, most people weren’t rushing to defend their Motherland with the same energy and passion they’d felt the year before.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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