defended

Example Sentences

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“I never defended the crime. I defended the human being.”

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

The Justice Department has defended the initiative as a lawful settlement mechanism, but federal courts have already paused parts of the program as legal challenges proceed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“How could a wall spanning the kingdom be defended? There would never be enough soldiers to guard something so vast! What does this Tiger Emperor want?”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin