defended
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He defended Tuchel's "more safe and more defensive" tactics, which sparked external criticism and in-camp disappointment.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 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
While Sheeran defended keeping his concerts nonpolitical, the fallout highlights the steep challenge modern artists face in trying to remain neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
I defended myself, as I imagined, against the fear my father made me feel by remembering that he was very old-fashioned.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
