has defended
- present perfect of defend (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Since his appointment as board chair, Taylor has defended Altman’s leadership, which has come under the microscope since he was briefly fired in November 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In recent weeks, Samson has defended the agency’s grantmaking plans during private meetings with lawmakers.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
He has defended the law, saying it will not be withdrawn, but has indicated the government is open to considering the Akal Takht's suggestions before deciding whether to amend it.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Rodriguez has defended the official response and denounced media manipulation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Nature has defended itself from an unruly zero.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
