defended
Example Sentences
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While Mamdani previously defended people’s right to protest, he said last week he wouldn’t attend the demonstrations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Biggs has defended his handling of the matter, pointing to his background as a prosecutor and his past votes to decertify the Colorado City Police Department.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
Ahead of the bout, Van defended his title in May against Tatsuro Taira, winning by technical knockout in the fifth round.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
De Zerbi, though, defended their summer window despite their current malaise.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Sometimes I have an uncontrollable urge to defend Dad because he’s always defended me.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
