defended

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Since 2019, Meta has defended its plans amid criticism, while working through the technical challenge of bringing the technology to Facebook and Instagram.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

U.S. military officials say they successfully defended their own vessels and two American-flagged ships that crossed out of the Gulf, but at least two others did get hit, causing a fire on one vessel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Musk defended the deal as a triumph of clean energy industry synergy, but one struggles to find significant gains from the linkup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In parliament ahead of the vote, Bolojan defended his push for reforms, slamming the motion as "deceitful, cynical, and contrived."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Chomsky and Rand defended themselves against him, and although they were good, they were nothing compared to a weapon so sharp and precise as he.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman