defended
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Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he defended his decision to stop the parade, saying he could not see how the procession could safely take place.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
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
Devan Meserve, a spokesperson for the Global Seafood Alliance, which runs the Best Aquaculture Practices program, defended the value of such inspection programs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
This week, he defended his role in the protests, saying he feared that police might hurt the students.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Germany’s war plan was to sweep across Belgium and invade France from the weakly defended north.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
