The phrase "defend my position" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It can be used in various contexts, such as in a debate, argument, or discussion. Example: During the meeting, I had to defend my position on the project proposal against the opposing team's criticisms.
"I was just trying to defend my position".
In my mind, I replay the conversation, but this time defend my position.
"I fully expected to be able to defend my position, because I have very strong views about the value and the potential that this business has".
"Certainly, I do have to defend my position, but you know, things like apologising and those sort of things, they don't have a place in golf here.
"I was just trying to defend my position and I didn't make any sudden move or anything, so there was all the time in the world for the other cars to move away from me".
So if I'm a cop that feels like I've been unfairly accused of racism or that all cops are racist, my brain is going to filter out information that doesn't defend my position".
And I'm happy to defend my positions". One of those positions relates to the British academic discussion, yet unresolved, on boycotting Israeli higher education institutions and their researchers.
In the pre-interview with the producer in charge of the segment, Mr. Ricks expressed his point of view that the Benghazi controversy had been over-covered, "so they shouldn't have been surprised when they pushed back on that, and I defended my position," he said.
"I'm just defending my position and if somebody doesn't like it, it's his own problem". He added that Raikkonen and Vettel should be "ashamed" of criticising him and accused them of causing the first-corner collision between the three that damaged all their cars.
"I have defended my position on protecting our Second Amendment rights, including my votes against waiting periods, bans on the so-called "assault weapons," and illegitimate lawsuits targeting gun manufacturers".
