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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
a solemn oath to defend the mother country at any cost
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as in justifies
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
she will pigheadedly defend any claim regardless of all evidence to the contrary
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Recent Examples of defends
With her signature green jacket, mint-colored bike, and unmistakable sense of humor, Marine tirelessly defends our freedom, working toward an ecological transformation.
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Annalena Baerbock, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Annalena Baerbock, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Taft-Hartley protects those innocent bystanders by forbidding solidarity strikes, and the American people are better off for it.The Editors, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024
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The front panel is uncluttered apart from a headphone connection and an edge-to-edge glass finish that protects a high-resolution TFT display for showing full-color album art.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That alteration, the NBA maintains, substantively changed Amazon’s term.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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By embracing these technologies thoughtfully and strategically while underpinning them with robust and future-proofed networks, campuses can create a connected and dynamic environment that supports the academic and personal growth of their students.Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Defends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defends. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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