defended
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Dan Mackenzie, who had initially defended his father, said at first he had struggled to understand the allegations against the cult leader, but came to realise the scale of the tragedy during the court proceedings.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Chief Executive Bjørn Gulden recently defended the 30% spike in marketing and point-of-sale expenses, shaking his head when asked about the subject.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
No Kings spokesperson Eunic Epstein-Ortiz defended the movement as a peaceful, nonpartisan coalition.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
A spokesperson for ETS defended the organization’s practices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Supreme Court orders the release of the captives, who have been defended by John Quincy Adams, saying that they are free persons.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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