defended

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Mr. Powell vigorously defended the central bank’s independence, displaying a backbone that members of the congressional majority can only envy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Nurmagomedov defended the lightweight belt three more times and retired undefeated.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

As homosexuality was still illegal, these paintings also defended a way of life.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

While Rubio defended the president, he wasn’t demeaning.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

A great wall which the gods built out of Ymir’s eyebrows defended the place where mankind was to live.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton