defended

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Food companies have defended their use of the dyes, citing approvals from regulatory bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

In interview after interview, Vance has repeatedly defended the fragile agreement, despite the fact that the former US marine was reportedly against the conflict in the first place.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Management defended the move, saying that operational technology is critical for the artificial-intelligence era in order to secure physical assets that will become more infused with AI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

The U.S. passed well, defended well and, most important, was clinical and dangerous in front of the net, finishing well.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Nabis, Prince of the Spartans, withstood a siege by all of Greece and by one of Rome’s most victorious armies, and he defended his native city and his own state against them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli