defend
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Nvidia can defend its position by making its systems more valuable overall, including through performance, software support and reliability.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
But those who defend the law say that won't happen because you can still follow who you want and share what you want.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The acquisition comes as cybersecurity vendors scramble to expand their AI capabilities, both to defend against threats that use the technology and to safeguard corporate systems increasingly accessed by autonomous AI tools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
These receptors have played a central role in understanding how crops recognize and defend themselves against blast disease and other infections.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
After all, she had no weapon, no way to defend herself.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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Blocking agents defends Amazon’s ability to advertise and sell directly to consumers—many of whom are Amazon Prime subscribers and won’t change where they shop just because their agents are cut off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The most recent tally from NGO Foro Penal, which defends political prisoners, said there were 344 such prisoners in the country as of September 18.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
American Garcia defends his WBC welterweight belt against 29-year-old Benn at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“The key issue is whether the law truly forbids us from pursuing democratic transition and whether it really defends the Communist Party’s perpetual rule,” Chow, who represented herself, said in her closing statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Hugh defends his former school, saying, "Well, isn't that the whole point of a field trip? To see something new?"
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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Gilbert, who married Busfield in 2013, has steadfastly defended her husband.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The state government has not disclosed how much it paid, but Tourism Minister Emily Bourke defended the investment in an interview with ABC News.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In a statement on X, Guilfoyle rejected the allegations against her and defended her record as ambassador, highlighting efforts to boost US energy exports and strengthen security ties with Greece.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Tuyo’s CEO and co-founder, Jorge Izquierdo, has defended the product on X, emphasizing that “this is not gambling” and “there’s no debt. You can only spend what you have.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The common people as well, seeing that they cannot resist the nobility, give their support to one man so as to be defended by his authority.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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NRF2 plays an important protective role in cells by regulating hundreds of genes involved in defending against damage and maintaining normal cellular function.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
That’s when veteran outfielder Teoscar Hernández chimed in from the corner of the room with one more word to describe the two-time defending World Series champions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
That added to concerns about the whole AI-tech complex, but Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Thursday lifted spirits by defending the company and its health.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, as she faces scrutiny over her legal credentials.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Not a particle, but she’s a dear,” returned Sallie, defending her friend even while confessing her shortcomings.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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