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defend

[dih-fend] / dɪˈfɛnd /




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According to TechCrunch, “the private sector can defend against incoming cyberattacks, but not launch of operate them,” a policy that spans several presidential administrations.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

So naturally the party leadership seems prepared to go to the barricades to defend it.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

But Guessos said that young people in the country lacked places "where they can express their frustrations, defend their rights and take part".

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

In pre-season we have seen City defend high up the pitch but in a more zonal fashion – something City did last season.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

In early April 1945, five days before his sixteenth birthday, Karl Damm reported to defend Berlin.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

The administration defends its dealmaking as an economic boon in the long term.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

But he ably defends Alys from a group of invaders, relying on muscle memory and — perhaps — a sense of honor to pay her back for saving his life.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

PEN America describes itself as “the only national organization that both celebrates and defends creative expression.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

And Max defends Henek to the skies, even when Henek’s being unreasonable.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

Quiñones defended his idea, repeatedly declaring: “The president wants this!”

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

While the company and authorities have defended the technology for helping fight crime, reports of misuse have only fanned the flame this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

In a statement, Homeland Security defended the plan to purchase the gloves.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The head of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley has defended the force's investigation into double murderer Simon Levy.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

There was no space in my head to imagine that we nine would need the same armed forces that had defended us from danger abroad.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

Arsenal took the lead after just 23 seconds, doubled their advantage thanks to some static City defending in the 23rd minute, and then added a third three minutes into the second half.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Over the last 10 years, Paxton has championed religious freedom in court, often defending groups or individuals with conservative Christian views, particularly on marriage and gender.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Walter, who also owns the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and is an investor in English Premier League club Chelsea, bought a majority stake of the Lakers last June.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

“I will go to my grave defending that woman,” she says of Caroline.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

She helped me up and walked me home and I asked her not to tell anyone about her defending me from Don Little, which made her laugh.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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