defend
Example Sentences
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The case was the first to get Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the witness stand, where he defended Instagram’s safety record and lamented the difficulty of keeping youngsters off the app.
From Los Angeles Times
We are defending our people, protecting regional stability and global prosperity, and demonstrating that real alliances are built on cooperation and contribution, not dependency.
In an interview last month, she defended her company’s billing practices, saying, “I don’t think Indiana really had any oversight, or not much.”
"The Palestinian people will remain steadfast, defending their land and their lives."
From BBC
An ICE spokesperson defended the operation: “Removing dangerous criminals from our streets makes it safer for everyone—including business owners and their customers.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
