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

But given that minsters had defended the policy in the 14 months since last year's Budget, the questions are: Why change it?

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Ms Kutina had defended her lifestyle in video interviews to Indian news agency ANI, saying she and her children were happy living like that and that "nature gives good health".

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

Soboroff had defended the arrangement, saying his expertise made him worth the price.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025

Still, William B. Pine—a U.S. senator from Oklahoma who was a wealthy oilman and had defended the guardianship system—began to lobby government officials for White and his men to be fired from the bureau.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann