defending

Example Sentences

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Another red flag is that the child might start defending, talking about or favoring an online group with cult-like attachment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Linton, whose portfolio formerly invested in Eternal and currently invests in Swiggy, said Indian firms have a head start in operating efficiently and defending dominant positions in some cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

In an unusual move, the University of Michigan put out another press release on Friday basically defending its survey.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

This approach is known as defending forward, or persistent engagement.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

She’s half defending herself, half burning the world down.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri