defended
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In an extraordinary twist, Dan Cogdell, one of the lawyers who defended Paxton during the proceedings, has since endorsed Talarico.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
The administration defended its actions as legally compliant and said the lawsuit was premature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Gilbert, who married Busfield in 2013, has steadfastly defended her husband.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
ICE, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment, has defended its arrests near courthouses as a “common sense” approach to apprehending offenders at times and locations where authorities know they will be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
They defended Belen from a surprise attack, saving the city from a foe that should have overwhelmed them.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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