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The phrase "as defending" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe an action or state related to defending, but it lacks context and clarity.
Example: "The lawyer's argument was strong, as defending the client's innocence was her primary goal."
Alternatives: "in defense of" or "while defending".
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Djokovic entered the Open as defending champion.
They did it as defending champs.
"They have portrayed us as defending delinquents.
Others, such as defending European integration, do not.
You are welcome to challenge the existing viewpoints and values, as well as defending them.
Kelly describes the N.Y.P.D. as defending the city "on our dime".
Breckinridge may have regarded himself as defending a constitutional principle, but the new party defended slavery.
And being back as well 10 years later as defending champion is quite unique".
He saw himself as defending "the Republicanism of Jefferson and the Democracy of Jackson".
Earlier in the year, people inside the bank spoke of Mr. Iksil as "defending his positions".
The recruits seemed as interested in future employment as defending the country.
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