defender

But Russia’s offensive efforts continue to struggle under a sky filled with drones, a revolution in warfare that, for now, favors the defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Voters were asked to choose the three players who had performed best in each position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

It also later emerged former defender Marc Cucurella's barber had revealed on social media that Pedro and Cole Palmer would miss a trip to Brighton last season after discussing the matter with his client.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Arsenal defender Ben White says people do not know the "full story" behind his decision to previously make himself unavailable for England selection - but says he would make the same decision again.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Her defender, Jamison, removed and unfolded something that she recognized immediately.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

Small-space passing combinations helped draw the opposing team up towards the ball and combined with clever off-ball movement to stretch the pitch, allowed the US to find their striker with few defenders around him.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

AI’s defenders will be left looking to fill the void.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

When the hosts were struggling to break down the Japan defence, Rees-Zammit popped up with powerful bursts, producing five of Wales' 16 line-breaks, making 121 metres and beating 13 defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

A minute or two later all three were standing on the gatehouse wall, shoulder to shoulder with countless other defenders.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques