defended

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The lawsuit came a day after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the fund during an appearance before a Senate panel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, also defended the fund.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He also defended Airbnb, which in San José pays taxes just like hotels, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

She laid out how O’Connor played along with this flagrant judge shopping—she actually quoted a past speech in which he defended judge shopping.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

A great wall which the gods built out of Ymir’s eyebrows defended the place where mankind was to live.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton