defended
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Stéphane Bancel defended his melanoma data and argued that rivals can’t easily copy the technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
When a Times reporter emailed the company, Miller called back and defended the business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Rauf defended his first 18 balls then cut loose to his 19th, hammering Crocombe for four then running away and throwing his bat in the air to begin the joyous celebrations.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
She has asserted that Venezuela will retain sovereignty over its natural resources and defended the choice of Betancourt.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Throughout the first day the Trojans defended themselves successfully, following the strict orders which Aeneas at his departure had given them on no account to undertake an offensive.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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