defended

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He also defended fox hunting which he said was the most "humane form pest control".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In one of his Instagram ask-me-anything sessions in March, Bosworth defended the company’s metaverse ambitions, saying virtual reality wasn’t dead and that the company was continuing to invest in it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The White House, traditionally framed as a public-facing symbol of American government, is increasingly being imagined as something enclosed, defended and fortified.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Sometimes I have an uncontrollable urge to defend Dad because he’s always defended me.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman