defended

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But I deeply appreciated that while underlining the real obstacles Deborah and Ava faced, the writers showcased and explored how the bad choices each women had made, and defended, also contributed to their situations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

TKO didn’t respond to a request for comment, while White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended the UFC event and slammed critics.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The Grand Slams have strongly defended what they stump up - around 15% of their revenue on average - and also point to the state-of-the-art facilities they provide.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A pastor she’d known since childhood defended her on Facebook against anti-abortion attacks.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“Then you defended him after the riot. You were trying to make me jealous.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas