defended
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No Kings spokesperson Eunic Epstein-Ortiz defended the movement as a peaceful, nonpartisan coalition.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
Since Weis defended his dissertation two years ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs more than 50 times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday defended the approach, saying the Southeast Asian nation "has done everything we can" to engage neighbouring Indonesia on the issue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Gen. Todd Blanche, in his own statement, defended the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
His entire conversation with Jen had been like that—she mocked, he defended, but she always got her way.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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