defended

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Bettencourt, chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, later defended the letter in an interview, arguing Texas could not allow counties to block growth with “a crazy patchwork quilt” of regulations.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Becerra helped craft the Affordable Care Act in Congress and defended it as attorney general, and Joe Biden nominated him to serve as Health and Human Services secretary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Cerdan has defended his innocence in both investigations.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

After the match Shnaider defended her decision to play in Russia, saying it was her "one opportunity" of the year to play in front of her family.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In the morning Ged woke beneath his friend's roof, and while he was still drowsy he felt such wellbeing as if he were in some place wholly defended from evil and harm.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin