defended

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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

The MoD added: "Cyprus remains well defended, as we've bolstered the significant defensive capabilities we had already pre-deployed to the region since January."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Villaraigosa defended the undocumented immigrants residing in California, saying they are vital to the economic success of the state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

U.S. military officials say they successfully defended their own vessels and two American-flagged ships that crossed out of the Gulf, but at least two others did get hit, causing a fire on one vessel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

In the morning Ged woke beneath his friend's roof, and while he was still drowsy he felt such wellbeing as if he were in some place wholly defended from evil and harm.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin