defended

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“Saying that I defended mafiosos is dark legend. False. I defended people with problems,” he told the podcaster Luis Fernando Villa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The government has defended the changes as seeking to overturn "intergenerational inequality" and help young people buy a home.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Becerra “had big things to do and he got them done,” said Neera Tanden, who succeeded Rice as head of Biden’s Domestic Policy Council and has vigorously defended Becerra against attacks on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

His penalty, blasted over the crossbar, proved decisive as the Gunners suffered shootout heartbreak and PSG successfully defended their title.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

They had the element of surprise on their side, because people only defended themselves from a right-handed attack.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi