She will only hint at it, of course, but she must be furious that she was left to defend a decision taken well above her pay grade.
Times, Sunday Times
It was their responsibility to defend that decision to investors.
Times, Sunday Times
Still, though, she felt the need to defend her decision.
The Sun
He will strongly defend his decision to use his veto.
The Sun
Initially, prosecutors tried to defend their decision.
Times, Sunday Times