defend
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After walking off Oregon 3-2 on Sunday in Omaha to claim their first Big Ten tournament title, the Bruins will defend Jackie Robinson Stadium and push to make their second consecutive College World Series run.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
He has been able to lock down attackers, defend properly and also the assists with the long throw.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Lupita Nyong’o is refusing to defend herself from internet blowhards.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
On Thursday, JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon attempted to defend Winters, a former protégé.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
But he had not counted on the fervor of the French troops—on their determination to defend their home soil—and French soldiers inflicted as many losses on the Germans as the French themselves suffered.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing defend
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Veterans Day Vocabulary
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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