Example Sentences

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Frohman was hit by the trend she defends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Verhoeven, however, defends the WBC's decision, insisting the bout is entirely justified.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The focus of its latest announcement is not so much an egg as an artificial eggshell — though the company defends its labeling the technology as an “artificial egg” as legitimate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"Europe defends the international order, effective multilateralism, the rule of law, free and open trade," he told The Africa Report.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

I say, then, that the armies with which a prince defends his state are made up of his own troops, or mercenaries, or auxiliaries, or of mixed troops.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli