as in defended
to drive danger or attack away from
learned to use humor to fend herself from criticism
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Trim the dead parts, shake the soil off, and store them in a cool, dark location where they are protected from the cold.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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So she’s introduced a new contract to make sure she’s protected from fluctuating prices.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Its distance from the mainland has shielded Socotra from the worst of Yemen’s long-running conflict.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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The military remained loyal, Cuba’s intelligence apparatus shielded Maduro, and Russia, Iran and China provided financial and diplomatic backing.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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Johnson quickly raced up the court and didn’t hesitate to attack the basket, knocking down a tough runner in the lane while closely guarded.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Fended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fended. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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