Example Sentences

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Defending state 300 hurdles champion Jayden Rendon of Carson faces stiff competition in that event from state leader Brady Tse of San José Harker, Palm Desert’s Kingston Penny and Etiwanda’s Brandon Andrade.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi head into the tournament among the favourites, alongside European champions Spain, 2018 World Cup winners France and England, desperately chasing a first major tournament win since 1966.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Defending her government's record on the NHS, Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan said waiting lists had come down "for nine months in a row".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Ms. Hawley is head of the appellate practice at Lex Politica and senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

"Defending his own lands is one thing, open battle against Lord Tywin quite another."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin