Larry defended himself by saying it looked to him like an animal cookie.

The company defended her actions by saying that the share sales were necessary for tax purposes.

Joey later defends herself by saying that whatever happens in her life will be different.

Others defend their rules by saying that women play golf slower than men, and would hold up other players.

Anne defends her action by saying that she wants to do something important.

Sponsors defend the practice by saying they need the money to cover their administrative costs.

Connie would defend herself by saying that she was merely looking truth in the face.

Most people will defend them by saying it doesn't matter, they're just about fun.

They defended themselves by saying that, as small children, the prisoners had been given to families for adoption.

If they don't come 1st, you can just defend yourself by saying it's unusual.