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  • present participle of defend.
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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

“I will go to my grave defending that woman,” she says of Caroline.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

One of the world’s premier automakers is defending significant Chinese ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

German Owen Ansah completed the podium after Italy's two-time defending champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs pulled up with an injury at halfway.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

While they were defending the gate, he would be tunneling under the south-western corner of the Abbey Wall!

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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