defending
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Work I’ve done as an expert witness has put me in front of investment committees defending decisions made under ESG frameworks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It means Sarina Wiegman's back-to-back Euros winners are heading for the play-offs, while defending world champions Spain have booked their place at next year's global tournament in Brazil.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In that environment, the helmets may have been intended for local militias, forces serving the Kingdom of Valencia, or armed groups responsible for defending the region's maritime frontier.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
In 1975, defending junior champion Nancy Lopez finished tied for second in the Open.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
As a senior, for the second year in a row I was captain of the fencing team, and we continued defending our state champion status.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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