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The phrase "asked to defend" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when someone is requested or required to provide a justification or explanation for their actions, beliefs, or decisions. Example: "During the meeting, she was asked to defend her proposal in front of the board members."
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And not when asked if United's players were asked to defend like [Everton defender] Phil Jagielka: "The captain has to respect the club.
Then they are asked to defend the project.
Mr. Moussaoui has asked to defend himself at trial.
Presidential candidates are often asked to defend their records.
Asked to defend that claim, which upset even his own family members, he does not backtrack.
Nosek is defiant when asked to defend his crusading, deep-pocketed idealism.
For a flavour of what he's going to be asked to defend, read today's Guardian splash.
The Bush administration, asked to defend the rule before Judge Lodge, has not taken a position.
Like you, we are chipping away at the very things that we are asked to defend.
Does he feel as if he is being asked to defend himself?
Asked to defend it against a charge of immorality, he insisted that art was without any ethical content.
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