had defended
- past perfect of defend.
Example Sentences
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"But when we began to become competitive... those who had defended free trade became protectionists," he complained.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Nigel Farage had defended Edwards over the salute photograph, claiming that he had been impersonating Basil Fawlty.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
Prior to the interview, Ebert had defended the song structurally.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2025
The government had defended the policy in court, saying it would raise £1.8bn a year by 2029/30 which it would spend on raising standards in the state sector.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
Because Burke had defended the British monarchy, Dad would have said he was an agent of tyranny.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
