defended
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Last month, Kylie Jenner defended her status as a self-made billionaire for the success of her cosmetics company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
England's total was also the lowest they have defended in a full ODI since July 2022 – before their dismal 2023 World Cup or their winless run at last year's Champions Trophy.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Vice President JD Vance defended the press ban.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 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
Una’s death cut the earth from under Samuel’s feet and opened his defended keep and let in old age.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
