defended
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At Nottingham Forest, he defended intensely, pressed high and wide, and contributed to attacks.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
The New York Knicks has defended superstar Taylor Swift, after players named her as the fakest celebrity fan.
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
They Would talk of heroes who had defended the island, of armies and saints who had stopped there.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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