defended
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Seventy-year-old retiree Carmen Montes defended the interim government.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The French government has defended its firefighting effort, saying the Canadair planes are just one of the tools it has at its disposal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
She was readmitted to Labour shortly before the 2024 general election however, in a BBC interview just over a year ago she said she did not regret the incident and defended her original remarks.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
When Stewart pressed her on the president’s fixation, Collins defended her record, emphasizing that she refuses to serve only one political audience.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
In a heated discussion with King, Carmichael defended the phrase.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
