defended

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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

The Justice Department has defended the initiative as a lawful settlement mechanism, but federal courts have already paused parts of the program as legal challenges proceed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Becerra “had big things to do and he got them done,” said Neera Tanden, who succeeded Rice as head of Biden’s Domestic Policy Council and has vigorously defended Becerra against attacks on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

That case came as a huge blow to Sánchez, who had vigorously defended Cerdán from allegations in the media until evidence from the probe was made public.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Chomsky and Rand defended themselves against him, and although they were good, they were nothing compared to a weapon so sharp and precise as he.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman