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

Newsom defended the price-gouging protections shortly after they went into effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The move would break with a strategy that Benchmark has long defended.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Others on social media defended Scorsese and the use of AI in film.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Then when I deem that my education is complete I wish to start off being a fine lawyer like the one who defended the Scottsboro Boys.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers