defended

Example Sentences

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Disney is not commenting on Carr’s DEI investigation, but it earlier defended the record of its TV stations, which are ratings leaders in most markets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

U.S. military officials say they successfully defended their own vessels and two American-flagged ships that crossed out of the Gulf, but at least two others did get hit, causing a fire on one vessel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"We defended both ourselves and, consistent with our commitment, we defended all the commercial ships," Cooper said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

He defended the suggestion that his side have had too many days off.

From BBC • May 4, 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