Lord Stevens defended the policy he introduced, despite the error that had been made.

He said his country was prepared to defend itself despite plans by the United States to increase troop strength.

Mr. Bruggisser, meeting with analysts last month, defended his network strategy despite the problems.

Jurišić and less than 1000 men defended the castle for 25 days without any artillery, despite 19 assaults.

Hence my struggling to defend democracy despite its vast flaws and current failings.

He received the M100 media prize for his "courage" to defend democratic values despite threats of violence and death.

Blackwell, and some others, continued to defend the oath despite this.

Nevertheless, we will work to defend the President despite these restrictions.

Though himself a social liberal, Littlefair defended the action publicly, despite strong feelings in the church that doing so was wrong.

He defended the need for a strong tobacco and distilled spirits industry in his state, despite the adverse publicity both have been receiving.