In one episode, for example, Paul ably defends Cully when neighbors want to put the "crazy old animal lover" into a home.

Bodenay ably defends it, with the assistance of Ro-myrus.

Wally ably defends his brother against their nasty onslaughts.

He and other military heroes who spoke offered assurances that Mr. Bush would ably defend national interests abroad.

In the midst of the confusion, the unknown gangster who had so ably defended himself made a swift departure.

"He ably defended the company's interests on many fronts," Mr. Daft said in the memo.

Suchet's rearguard ably defended the pass of Biar and allowed the French to get away with little additional loss.

For this he was called to account, but so ably defended himself that, for that time, he was dismissed.

In an examination before the parliamentary committee of 1836 concerning the functions of the Royal Academy, he ably defended its rights.

He ably defended his position, and published The Case Stated while in London.