defended
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Luke Littler defended his World Matchplay title in sensational style - and smashed Phil Taylor's tournament and final average records in the process.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
It now dumps Mr. Khan, once he can no longer be defended with a straight face, but otherwise carries on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In interviews, Croom defended the contracts, saying her companies provided meals, snacks and beverages to the nonprofit’s roughly 200 residents at a lower cost than what outside vendors would have charged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Kissinger, in contrast, defended the bombing of Cambodia until he died peacefully at the age of 100.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Because Caesar defended us, he angered the ex-soldier.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
