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defended

ADJECTIVE
protected
Synonyms


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He got the car well enough alongside to make a legitimate passing attempt, but Piastri defended his position robustly, the cars touched, and spun in unison.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

But Norwich Apex Data Centre has defended the scheme, claiming assessments showed it would not harm protected areas like Marston Marshes.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Ultimately, Blue insurers, which have defended the legality of their setup, reached settlements worth more than $5 billion total in parallel class-action suits from customers and healthcare providers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Microsoft defended the use of H-1B and said in a statement that it looked forward to sharing additional information with the administration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Tony could do it,” Florence defended me, “if he wanted to.”

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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