defended

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From this perspective, proposed cuts or new oversight mechanisms are defended as fiscally responsible or democratically accountable, even if critics see them as hostile to scientific autonomy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Once, when a housemate defended his dissertation at Fordham, two residents made the trip out to watch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Juda also defended a move to tighten parliamentary oversight over the central bank, insisting the institution's independence was "non-negotiable".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

President William Ruto defended the plan saying he had received a request from the US to establish the centre and a refusal would be "inhuman".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Willie was big but Roque picked on him because Willie never defended himself.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya