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defend

[dih-fend] / dɪˈfɛnd /




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Defend Migrants Alliance of Southern California, a coalition of activists, labor unions and community organizations, announced the strike during a morning news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Friday's fresh measures took effect during May 1 celebrations, which saw huge crowds in Havana march to the US embassy under the slogan "Defend the Homeland."

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Elected officials urged residents to join patrols, such as Defend the 612, a group named for a local area code.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“Viruses and bacteria that were under control are being set free on our most vulnerable,” Dr. James Alwine, a virologist and member of the nonprofit advocacy group Defend Public Health, said to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

"Act like it! Matter fact, learn from the newbies. Defend each other. They ain't your opponents. They're your new family. And as y'all can see, they mean business."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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