defending
Example Sentences
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the Lincoln would be brought home soon, while defending its extended time at sea as necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Over the last 10 years, Paxton has championed religious freedom in court, often defending groups or individuals with conservative Christian views, particularly on marriage and gender.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
As a former assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, McLaughlin was known for ferociously defending the Trump administration's immigration policies on US airwaves.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Lakers general manager and president of basketball Rob Pelinka called the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers and Lakers “brother-sister” organizations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“He went through the motions of defending him in court without putting in any real work.”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
