defended

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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

An attorney for Sampath did not respond to requests for comment but had earlier defended his client as fully and competently providing all contracted services to L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Donald Trump defended childhood vaccinations during a stop by “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” on Sunday, saying only that he wished vaccines for infants and toddlers were smaller.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Part of me felt heart good that he defended me, but then the shame of my leg had sent him walking.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye