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defended

ADJECTIVE
protected
Synonyms


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Others reportedly defended Gen Kainerugaba, pointing to his military leadership, anti-corruption campaign and grassroots political mobilisation.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

Lango noted that “to be fair,” interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress “publicly defended the deals as smart investments” in her role as company CFO.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

Kress publicly defended Nvidia’s role as a banker to the broader AI industry from critics who argue Nvidia’s efforts to prop up demand across the industry has left it more vulnerable to a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

He has also defended his decision to wear an army uniform at a recent event in Cúcuta at which he confronted a detainee suspected of being a Farc rebel.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

My parents have always spoiled me rotten, treated me kindly, defended me against the van Daans and done all that parents can.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank


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