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defend

[dih-fend] / dɪˈfɛnd /




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Had that not happened, Murphy would have made it to the general election without having to defend his spot on the ballot.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Between speeches on Ukrainian drones and Europe’s newfound resolve to defend itself, we visited the Odesa opera house to hear the city’s orchestra and see a ballet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It should defend the purchasing power of the dollar.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Taylor will defend her WBO, WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles and attempt to add the vacant WBC belt against mandatory challenge Pili, who boasts a 12-0 record.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

After all, she had no weapon, no way to defend herself.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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