defended

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Hoffman, who has a nonprofit based in Chicago, has publicly defended his support for Carroll.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She also defended her decision to launch the program without an extensive planning process.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

A pastor she’d known since childhood defended her on Facebook against anti-abortion attacks.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

She also defended fox hunting which she said was the "most natural form of pest control".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

So Bobby Gene ran for the diaper bag while I defended the fireworks and Cory cooed and cuddled our former sister.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon