At the same time, city officials continued to vigorously defend their work and criticize the federal process.

Yet in public, he continued to defend the war.

However, some musicians continue to defend the use of tracks.

The bank says it will continue to defend itself against that suit.

But diplomats involved in the case continue to defend their actions.

The player can then continue to defend their title against difficult opponents.

Clarke and others continued to defend George's character decades later.

State officials continued to defend the actions of the campus authorities.

I wonder how many officials would continue to defend such treatment if they had to endure it.

Meanwhile, he simply stated as a fact that Israel "will continue to defend herself."