defended

Example Sentences

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“I never defended the crime. I defended the human being.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But TemaCC's chief executive Taylan Ozcan defended Scott's performance, saying the rapper had been "at the heart of the event" for the entire evening.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

After Havertz's early opener, the Gunners defended deep to protect the lead with their world-class backline keeping them in the game.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“I wanted something big and I got something big,” said Massey, who defended her state title and topped the meet record of 186-9 set by Anna Jelmini of Shafter in 2009.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

His speech, which defended a jailed socialist, did not please his high school principal, but he graduated near the top of his class.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield