defended
Example Sentences
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Some on social media have defended the novel, arguing that the work of Black writers receives disproportionate scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
England's total was also the lowest they have defended in a full ODI since July 2022 – before their dismal 2023 World Cup or their winless run at last year's Champions Trophy.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Biggs has defended his handling of the matter, pointing to his background as a prosecutor and his past votes to decertify the Colorado City Police Department.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
He has spent most of the past nine months recovering from the injury, while Van successfully defended his title once against Tatsuro Taira in May, winning by stoppage in the final round.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Nixon, finally, defended himself in a masterful speech delivered live on television from the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
