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defended

ADJECTIVE
protected
Synonyms


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He also defended his detectives' decision to give the suspects police bail with "very strict conditions".

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Not given much room by a Czech side who defended very deep.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Kaiser has previously defended its arbitration system, saying it was fair for both patients and for the nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Sherrill defended how the investigation was carried out and disputed Caldwell’s assertion that he wasn’t allowed to fully challenge the allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

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

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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