defended
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He defended magnificently when Tonga managed to burst the Kiwis' imposing defence, notably putting himself in the way of a streaking Demetric Vaimauga when the forward was thundering on.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Speaking to AFP, YK Enerji defended the project by pointing to Turkey's energy security needs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
James later defended the statement, made days before her appointment, by saying she was expressing empathy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Barrera defended the overall quality of public schools and advocated for expanding what works from successful campuses to those with poorer academic results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
In a heated discussion with King, Carmichael defended the phrase.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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