defended

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The mayor defended the Convention Center project, arguing it would boost tourism, while saying the police raises were needed to keep the department’s ranks from shrinking more than they already have since 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Bettencourt, chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, later defended the letter in an interview, arguing Texas could not allow counties to block growth with “a crazy patchwork quilt” of regulations.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Sanchez defended the Chinese project while stressing he would also welcome US investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

After the match Shnaider defended her decision to play in Russia, saying it was her "one opportunity" of the year to play in front of her family.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She had defended Mayor at first, reminding me that Quisqueya was a gossip and assuring me that Mayor never caused any trouble.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez