defended

Example Sentences

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Disney is not commenting on Carr’s DEI investigation, but it earlier defended the record of its TV stations, which are ratings leaders in most markets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

U.S. military officials say they successfully defended their own vessels and two American-flagged ships that crossed out of the Gulf, but at least two others did get hit, causing a fire on one vessel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

He defended the suggestion that his side have had too many days off.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

"We defended both ourselves and, consistent with our commitment, we defended all the commercial ships," Cooper said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

It became clear to Woundwort that it was going to be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to take the warren by attack down the defended runs.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams