defend
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Claude Sheets allows Anthropic customers to build full spreadsheets from simple prompts, but Microsoft has ways to defend itself.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
He denied the accusations, but did not appear in court to defend himself.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 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
Bonta added: “Rest assured: California has and always will defend your fundamental right to vote.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
And in their time, when Rin was threatened, many of the older ones had fought to defend it.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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On Saturday, the Londoner defends his European cruiserweight title against unbeaten Frenchman Seydi Coupe at Wembley Arena, with a world-title shot within reach.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
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
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
In August, Vincent defends his art, his process, and takes Van Rappard to task for his judgmental nature.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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Kress has defended Nvidia’s role as a banker to the broader AI industry from critics who argue Nvidia’s efforts to prop up demand across the industry has left it more vulnerable to a downturn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
After allegations emerged about Huang's ties to Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, Trump this week defended the Nvidia boss and said he had no idea Alice Huang was allegedly spying for Beijing.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
The New York Knicks has defended superstar Taylor Swift, after players named her as the fakest celebrity fan.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
"As a manager, I have always defended what was best for the team. I am at peace with my decision."
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
In 1980 in Montreal I was handed a pamphlet which rejected Newton’s account of gravity and defended a modified Cartesian account.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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Fast-paced, vertical football tends to be frowned upon when it comes from a place of conceding possession and defending your own goal for long periods of the match.
From BBC ● 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
PALISADES: All-City point guard Phillip Reed leads a strong cast of returning players for the defending City Section champions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
“Asked and answered, Your Honor,” says the defending lawyer.
From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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