defended

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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Ahead of the summit, Macron defended France's significantly reduced military presence on the continent, saying French troops leaving "wasn't a humiliation but a logical response to a given situation".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Apollo CEO Marc Rowan defended the embattled industry on an earnings call last week, telling investors not to heed negative headlines about the private-credit market.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Known for handling complex cases, Molo has defended Martin Winterkorn, former chief executive of Volkswagen, from criminal charges in the U.S. during the German automaker’s emissions scandal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

She did not—she could not—outlive the grief of her inheritance, but she embraced and defended the most fragile of her children from the will of the strong.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee