defended

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Yet Jonathan’s arrest Tuesday sent shock waves through Catalonia’s close-knit business community, which has for months defended the fashion scion’s innocence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended sticking to her rules arguing they provide stability to the economy and gave "government bondholders the confidence to carry on buying those bonds".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

My parents have always spoiled me rotten, treated me kindly, defended me against the van Daans and done all that parents can.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank