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Bank Indonesia has room to defend the currency through foreign-exchange intervention and other liquidity measures without raising its main policy rate, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

“Even the United States, with its industrial capacity, is not prepared to defend against an attacker that builds ballistic missiles at industrial scale,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Hegseth told reporters that he was ready to defend his record.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

Antigens are the components of a vaccine that stimulate the immune system to recognize and defend against a virus.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

But he had not counted on the fervor of the French troops—on their determination to defend their home soil—and French soldiers inflicted as many losses on the Germans as the French themselves suffered.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Blocking agents defends Amazon’s ability to advertise and sell directly to consumers—many of whom are Amazon Prime subscribers and won’t change where they shop just because their agents are cut off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Taylor defends the decision, saying it was "grounded in experience and careful consideration of policing powers".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The most recent tally from NGO Foro Penal, which defends political prisoners, said there were 344 such prisoners in the country as of September 18.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Housing costs are climbing, but James T. Butts Jr. defends the growth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Hugh defends his former school, saying, "Well, isn't that the whole point of a field trip? To see something new?"

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Others reportedly defended Gen Kainerugaba, pointing to his military leadership, anti-corruption campaign and grassroots political mobilisation.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

The government has consistently defended its security operations as lawful and necessary to maintain stability.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

Lango noted that “to be fair,” interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress “publicly defended the deals as smart investments” in her role as company CFO.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez defended their countries' right to develop their oil industries in their COP31 speeches.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 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

No fewer than 15 parties hold seats in the Dutch parliament, from those defending the interests of people over 50 years old, to a farmers' party.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

While die-hard laetrile supporters were unfazed, the public grew more and more uncomfortable defending it.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

“I wonder if it’s worth it to try defending ourselves against this kind of weapon,” said retired French Lt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

And the defending Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks had bolstered their roster by trading for All-Pro offensive lineman Quenton Nelson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026

Whenever he’d fought monsters in the mortal world, Percy at least knew he was defending his home.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan