defended

Example Sentences

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Ministers have defended the government's publications of documents.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Newsom defended the price-gouging protections shortly after they went into effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I never defended the crime. I defended the human being.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But TemaCC's chief executive Taylan Ozcan defended Scott's performance, saying the rapper had been "at the heart of the event" for the entire evening.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Then you defended him after the riot. You were trying to make me jealous.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas