defending

Example Sentences

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Celtic levelled with an Arne Engels penalty on the stroke of half-time, while Daizen Maeda fired the defending champions in front on 87 minutes.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But he conceded: "The most difficult challenge is defending against ballistic missiles."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“SPLC remains committed to exposing extremism, equipping the public with knowledge and defending the rights and safety of marginalized communities,” a spokesman for the organization said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That’s why there is something clarifying about Glenn Beck defending “The View.”

From Salon • May 13, 2026

“He went through the motions of defending him in court without putting in any real work.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks