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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Travel writer Cathy Adams defended it as a “fact of British life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

So Bobby Gene ran for the diaper bag while I defended the fireworks and Cory cooed and cuddled our former sister.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon