defended
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Gilbert, who married Busfield in 2013, has steadfastly defended her husband.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Since Weis defended his dissertation two years ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs more than 50 times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Speaking earlier this week, Brittin defended the decision, saying the BBC needed to make savings but remained committed to the programme.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday defended the approach, saying the Southeast Asian nation "has done everything we can" to engage neighbouring Indonesia on the issue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Of course—he defended her to himself—she knew and had seen so much more than him.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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