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2 | 35% | 14 | Led the team of editors to compile the OED | |
3 | 29% | 6 | Readjusted to show zip (OED) | |
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We think the answer is "DEFENDED" which means:
- verb
- • Argue or speak in defense of
- • Be on the defensive; act against an attack
- • Protect against a challenge or attack
- • Fight against or resist strongly
- • Protect or fight for as a champion
- • Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
- • State or assert
An example sentence would be:
- • "He defended his point of view during the debate."
- • "The lawyer defended his client in court."
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