defended

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Ahead of the summit, Macron defended France's significantly reduced military presence on the continent, saying French troops leaving "wasn't a humiliation but a logical response to a given situation".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Department officials have defended the work of gang enforcement details, saying officers are carefully vetted and undergo extensive training.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

South Korea director Park Chan-wook, who heads the jury awarding the Palme d'Or, the top prize at Cannes, also defended the place of politics in film.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor defended Altman in a court hearing Monday, testifying that Altman had been “forthright” and “proactive and transparent” about his involvements in other companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

They had the element of surprise on their side, because people only defended themselves from a right-handed attack.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi