defended
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The University of Cambridge initially robustly defended Jason Arday then announced an investigation into his appointment and tenure amid growing disquiet.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
They defended the status quo against various liberation movements and labor coalitions, fighting to keep everything as it had always been in service of the people who most benefited from the old arrangement.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Ellison has repeatedly defended his proposed purchase, saying the tie-up does not threaten competition because Hollywood has been transformed by Netflix and other deep-pocketed tech giants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Commons Leader Sir Alan Campbell subsequently defended the change, saying it was needed to "spend more and invest in our public services".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In a column he wrote for our neighborhood’s weekly newspaper, Barack calmly defended his choice to stay with me and Malia in Hawaii.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
