defended

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has defended the cost of tickets and said they are in line with other US sporting events.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

U.S. military officials say they successfully defended their own vessels and two American-flagged ships that crossed out of the Gulf, but at least two others did get hit, causing a fire on one vessel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The school system defended its policies as legal and appropriate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In parliament ahead of the vote, Bolojan defended his push for reforms, slamming the motion as "deceitful, cynical, and contrived."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Lee defended himself to Adam, saying, “You have plenty of money. It would be a shame not to enjoy it.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck