81.  Bolder Boulder organizers defend the practice, arguing that it is a way to improve the competitiveness of American distance runners.

82.  But for the most part Akumu and other educated Luos defend the practice as an integral part of their culture.

83.  But Israeli officials defend the practice as necessary at a time when security forces are trying to prevent terrorism by Islamic militants.

84.  Cordero defended the practice, saying it posed no environmental threat.

85.  Dr Mahathir said since all those involved would gain personally, everybody would defend the practice making it difficult to combat corruption.

86.  First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton defended the practice in an interview this week in New York where she is campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat.

87.  In speeches that opened the summit Tuesday, some leaders urged more open markets to woo foreign investment and others defended the practice of shielding their economies.

88.  In the face of growing scrutiny, the industry defends its practices.

89.  Israel defends the practice as a necessary tool in the fight against terrorism.

90.  Israeli officials have confirmed some such hits, and defend the practice overall.