defended
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A Postal Service spokesperson still defended the plan, both for financial reasons and to adjust to the changing marketplace.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
At a later press conference, Baron Cohen -- as himself -- defended satire as the quintessential format for "shining a light on, maybe, subjects that we haven't really discussed as a society before."
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Littler became the youngest world champion in history by winning the 2025 world title at the age of 17 - a title he defended 12 months later.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Acton’s mother defended him and accused her own daughter of lying.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
She had defended Mayor at first, reminding me that Quisqueya was a gossip and assuring me that Mayor never caused any trouble.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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