defended
Example Sentences
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In April, Ryder Cup organisers defended ticket prices for next year's centenary golf event between Europe and the United States in Ireland.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended that slogan during his campaign, and only with the greatest reluctance did he ultimately “discourage” it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Wright on Wednesday defended NABEP's "highly successful track record of producing large volumes of oil in Venezuela," adding: "That's a business partner you can believe in."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Washington Post forcefully defended its own reporters after the Pentagon accused them of wrongdoing for publishing information in the public interest.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Part of me felt heart good that he defended me, but then the shame of my leg had sent him walking.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
