defended

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Newsom defended the price-gouging protections shortly after they went into effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

De la Espriella also defended David Murcia, convicted of running a pyramid scheme that impoverished families across southern Colombia.

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

After Havertz's early opener, the Gunners defended deep to protect the lead with their world-class backline keeping them in the game.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Germany’s war plan was to sweep across Belgium and invade France from the weakly defended north.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman