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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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Defender Hanley - who McGinn described as "a bear" - "takes up too much room" for Christie's liking, while 19-year-old Curtis is "me times 100" according to the Villa captain.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Defender Ladislav Krejci apologised to the fans after their defeat at London Stadium - "not just for this game but the situation in the table".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The reorganization made more students eligible to work at the Defender and the paper is publishing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Defender printed “A Few Do and Don’ts,” and the Urban League posted similar advice along residential blocks.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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