defended

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On Wednesday, Sir Keir defended his government's record on military spending after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused him of "dithering".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Once, when a housemate defended his dissertation at Fordham, two residents made the trip out to watch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Infantino defended his close relationship with President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

NASA's administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday defended the makeup of the space agency's latest Artemis crew, an all-male group.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Of course—he defended her to himself—she knew and had seen so much more than him.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix