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defend

[dih-fend] / dɪˈfɛnd /




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He also urged people not to try and capture snapping turtles themselves, saying they would likely try to defend themselves by biting.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

I’m not here to defend Bass, or Raman and the rest of the City Council, which shares responsibility for the current state of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It should defend the purchasing power of the dollar.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

I needed to get up and defend myself.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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