defended

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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor defended Altman in a court hearing Monday, testifying that Altman had been “forthright” and “proactive and transparent” about his involvements in other companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Donald Trump defended childhood vaccinations during a stop by “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” on Sunday, saying only that he wished vaccines for infants and toddlers were smaller.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

At his first press conference after taking over from Bondi, Blanche defended investigations of individuals or groups Trump views as opponents.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Nixon, finally, defended himself in a masterful speech delivered live on television from the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith