defending
Example Sentences
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Papadakis, who previously worked on the broadcast with Arbogast, called it “a bad look,” but explained that Arbogast was “usually defending USC or trying to spin something positive.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
"This entire case is based on speculation," Kevin Reddington, who is defending Clancy, told a Massachusetts court during a hearing on whether there will be another trial.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
It will need defending time and time again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
But Daniels could be back inside three weeks and, although the Commanders hosted defending champions the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, they led 24-10 after experienced back-up Marcus Mariota threw his third touchdown pass.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“They had no other choice,” Juanita whispered, defending her sisters.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
