defending
Example Sentences
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About an hour later, Musk replied to that post, defending his company's involvement.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
They outclassed the two-time defending World Series champions, winning 7-4, and lead the best-of-seven series 2-0 as it heads back to L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
With decades-long careers in public office, both Jackson and Collins are striking a balance between defending their records and acknowledging that voters think the status quo is broken.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Her early work included defending anti-apartheid activists in South Africa, and on Friday she became the country's fifth Peace Prize winner - following in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
His know-it-all tone helped bring defending Spiritualists out in force.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
