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defended

ADJECTIVE
protected
Synonyms


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Others reportedly defended Gen Kainerugaba, pointing to his military leadership, anti-corruption campaign and grassroots political mobilisation.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

Lango noted that “to be fair,” interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress “publicly defended the deals as smart investments” in her role as company CFO.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

Kress publicly defended Nvidia’s role as a banker to the broader AI industry from critics who argue Nvidia’s efforts to prop up demand across the industry has left it more vulnerable to a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

After allegations emerged about Huang's ties to Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, Trump this week defended the Nvidia boss and said he had no idea Alice Huang was allegedly spying for Beijing.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

Then when I deem that my education is complete I wish to start off being a fine lawyer like the one who defended the Scottsboro Boys.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers


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