defended
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Sayed Ullah, president of the United Rohingya Council, defended the attempts to leave.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Constantino, who recently defended his doctorate at UK, said that this atmosphere gave him the confidence to pursue challenging questions that crossed multiple fields.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
"We are doing our duty. We fought, we defended our people - and now they are attacking us."
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Supporters have defended Tate as a controversial figure willing to challenge mainstream ideas about masculinity.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
In the morning Ged woke beneath his friend's roof, and while he was still drowsy he felt such wellbeing as if he were in some place wholly defended from evil and harm.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
