defended
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Kalinak defended the outlay, describing the furnishings as being of "mid-range standard" from durable materials and claiming they would last 30 to 50 years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Board member Kelly Gonez also defended the new contracts, which averted an April strike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
In a recent essay, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella defended distillation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He also defended appointing Gamble to lead the review, in the face of some criticism.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Yes, well, I’m just telling you, sir,” I said lamely, and then felt furious with myself for not having defended what I’d seen with my own eyes.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
