defended

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Others defended the actor, suggesting he was simply enjoying the occasion and posing alongside his wife before the match.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

A source close to the “Maria” actress also defended her decision to sell her stake, saying the choice was driven by business considerations.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Rodriguez has defended her government's response, saying thousands of troops and officials had been dispatched.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

Both Wyden and Cantwell say Congress should hold more hearings to ensure the program is run efficiently, but they also defended it in written statements to Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Eteocles defended the gate which Polyneices attacked, and Antigone and Ismene within the palace waited to hear which had killed the other.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton