defended

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We should take pride in the generations of Americans who fought tyranny, defeated Nazism and fascism, defended democracy, welcomed millions and answered the call to help nations facing war, disaster and oppression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Zuckerberg, who has made AI the company's North Star, defended the program during an internal meeting: "AI models learn by watching really smart people do things," he said, according to Wired.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Off the ball, France defended in a 4-4-2 shape, with Mbappe and Dembele up top.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The Daily Express reports on the case of an NHS trust which defended a transgender nurse's rights to share a changing room with female nurses.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

They Would talk of heroes who had defended the island, of armies and saints who had stopped there.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers