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defending

Meaning

of Defend

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2002 opened with disappointment for Agassi, as injury forced him to skip the Australian Open, where he was a two-time defending champion. Source: Internet

1997–2009: AFC resurgence Super Bowl XXXII saw quarterback John Elway and running back Terrell Davis lead the Denver Broncos to an upset victory over the defending champion Packers, snapping the NFC's 13 year winning streak. Source: Internet

A brewing clash of ideals has already turned violent with the appearance of armed white militias “helping” the police quell protests and defending property from alleged rioters, with Trump not so subtly urging them on. Source: Internet

Abusing the "orphan" of Protagoras Since Protagoras is dead, Socrates puts himself in the sophist's shoes and tries to do him the favor of defending his idea (166a-168c). Source: Internet

Accepting the will of Charles II would also mean war with Leopold I, but in this case France would be allied with Spain defending rights recognised in the Spanish Monarchy. Source: Internet

According to Calciomercato, the Premier League defending Champions could lose Mahrez in the summer following their ban from the Champions League for the next two seasons. Source: Internet

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