defended

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We should take pride in the generations of Americans who fought tyranny, defeated Nazism and fascism, defended democracy, welcomed millions and answered the call to help nations facing war, disaster and oppression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Zuckerberg, who has made AI the company's North Star, defended the program during an internal meeting: "AI models learn by watching really smart people do things," he said, according to Wired.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

In October 2024, Sir Michael Parkinson's son defended the use of AI to recreate the voice of the late chat show host for a new interview podcast series.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his full-back selection policy after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday's World Cup match against Panama.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Jefferson defended himself by claiming that his consultations with Bache were not clandestine meetings; he had met with Bache many times, true enough, but he was not, as the Federalists charged, “closeted” with him.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis