defend
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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
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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
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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
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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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