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defend

[dih-fend] / dɪˈfɛnd /




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“Did I betray my oath? I pledged to defend freedom, independence, and the constitutional order,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Nvidia can defend its position by making its systems more valuable overall, including through performance, software support and reliability.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

But those who defend the law say that won't happen because you can still follow who you want and share what you want.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

These receptors have played a central role in understanding how crops recognize and defend themselves against blast disease and other infections.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

If they had been less aggressive, less calculating, we might have been able to defend ourselves.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

Justice Alito defends the chief from that criticism by reflecting on the ways in which both judging and umpiring require experience, study and perspicacity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The most recent tally from NGO Foro Penal, which defends political prisoners, said there were 344 such prisoners in the country as of September 18.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Hansi Flick wants a team that defends high and passionately so he can shine.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

The administration defends its dealmaking as an economic boon in the long term.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

On the contrary, it is completely subject to Fortune, not having the virtue that defends it faithfully in adverse times.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

Speaking earlier this week, Brittin defended the decision, saying the BBC needed to make savings but remained committed to the programme.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

In a statement on X, Guilfoyle rejected the allegations against her and defended her record as ambassador, highlighting efforts to boost US energy exports and strengthen security ties with Greece.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Tuyo’s CEO and co-founder, Jorge Izquierdo, has defended the product on X, emphasizing that “this is not gambling” and “there’s no debt. You can only spend what you have.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Raman and her team have defended her various policy shifts, saying she made them after receiving new information, learning about changed circumstances or simply giving an issue a second look.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

The tanks were defended by nearly as many planes, and about two million soldiers were involved in the fighting—a larger number than the combined populations of present-day Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

The two-time defending champion Dodgers, meanwhile, appeared to be full.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Meanwhile, Ukraine is relying on other ways of defending against jet drones, from electronic warfare to shoulder-launched missiles such as the U.S.-made Stinger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

That added to concerns about the whole AI-tech complex, but Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Thursday lifted spirits by defending the company and its health.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Plenty of people outside of the Dodgers’ downcast clubhouse Thursday evening saw the Brewers’ four-game sweep of the defending back-to-back champions as the fall of a dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

She looks a little surprised that I’m defending my dad.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender


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