defended

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US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the deal to end the Iran war, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Management defended the move, saying that operational technology is critical for the artificial-intelligence era in order to secure physical assets that will become more infused with AI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Mr. Powell vigorously defended the central bank’s independence, displaying a backbone that members of the congressional majority can only envy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

State and local elections officials in California have defended the state’s policies as facilitating voting by as many eligible voters as possible, which they say is more important than a quick count.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Nabis, Prince of the Spartans, withstood a siege by all of Greece and by one of Rome’s most victorious armies, and he defended his native city and his own state against them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli