The team is looking to 'defend' its national title. [=to win the national title again]
As a U.S. senator, it is my responsibility to 'defend' [='uphold'] the Constitution.
She successfully 'defended' her championship. [=she won the championship again]
(..) He kept a copy of every raven scroll. You're telling me we don't have enough food, especially not if the armies of the North come back to defend Winterfell? No, my lady, most likely not. Then we must prepare for that eventuality. Whatever direction the threat comes from, (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Queen's Justice Season: 7 Episode 3
(..) commanding our naval forces and Jaime Lannister leading our armies, the sons and daughters of Westeros shall defend our country. ( crowd cheering ) There's nothing quite like it, is there? The love of the people. Though I suppose (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Queen's Justice Season: 7 Episode 3