31.   Controversy has followed him, but he has stout defenders.

32.   Despite its shortcomings, the dispute-settlement process has many defenders.

33.   Despite raised eyebrows among the faculty, Chadwick had his defenders.

34.   Each strategy has its defenders, and there has been no sign that any of the automakers plans to change course.

35.   Dorfman has his defenders, including Stephen D. Isaacs, who teaches journalism ethics at Columbia Journalism School and is a former editor at The Minneapolis Star.

36.   Even with his losses, Harrison has defenders.

37.   Even the wild hogs of Great Smokies National Park have their defenders.

38.   Even with all the uncertainty, the investment fund has its defenders.

39.   Extreme TV has its defenders, but they tend to be more half-hearted than those who attack it.

40.   For his part, Intriago has his defenders.