defended

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Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, also defended the fund.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The boss of Swatch has defended the launch of its collaboration with Audemars Piguet after shops in cities around the world saw disruption when large crowds attempted to buy its new pocket watch.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He also defended Airbnb, which in San José pays taxes just like hotels, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

She laid out how O’Connor played along with this flagrant judge shopping—she actually quoted a past speech in which he defended judge shopping.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Up it horses could walk, and wains could be slowly hauled; but no enemy could come that way, except out of the air, if it was defended from above.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien