defended
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Gen. Todd Blanche, in his own statement, defended the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
The state government has not disclosed how much it paid, but Tourism Minister Emily Bourke defended the investment in an interview with ABC News.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In a statement on X, Guilfoyle rejected the allegations against her and defended her record as ambassador, highlighting efforts to boost US energy exports and strengthen security ties with Greece.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Tuyo’s CEO and co-founder, Jorge Izquierdo, has defended the product on X, emphasizing that “this is not gambling” and “there’s no debt. You can only spend what you have.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
They defended Belen from a surprise attack, saving the city from a foe that should have overwhelmed them.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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