defended

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She also defended her decision to launch the program without an extensive planning process.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Born in Oregon to Taiwanese immigrants, Wang is herself a beneficiary of the doctrine she defended during the historic oral argument—as am I. Following the argument, interest in her background exploded.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

UFC boss Dana White denied the event was political, in an interview with Time magazine published Tuesday, and defended the expenditure.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes firmly defended his character and achievements as he accused Roy Keane of telling a "lie" about his pursuit of the Premier League assists record.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He carried wood for me, climbed the ladder so I didn’t have to, shared his plums, and defended me in front of his mother.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys