defended

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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

The organization has defended its steep ticket prices, saying they reflect standard practices for major global sporting and entertainment events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Cerdan has defended his innocence in both investigations.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She defended Hinge's AI feature which creates prompts to start chatting with a match as "not about writing words for you" but "helping you express who you are".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She always went to the same places—first to the Monterey County Bank where she was admitted behind the shining bars that defended the safe-deposit vault.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck