defender

In Lagarde’s final months in the job, she positioned herself as Europe’s defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

"The country is not only in a mourning mood but also in a state of terror. We live in paranoia," rights defender Tito Magoti said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

The defender made 286 appearances for Villa after joining in July 2019 from Brentford and helped them win the Europa League in May, the club's first European trophy since 1982.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Manchester United are targeting a move for 24-year-old Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite as they aim to make big changes to their defence.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

There was a player on the Fugees who was not as good at soccer as his teammates—a tiny defender from Afghanistan named Zubaid.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Grace now uses ear defenders every night, but they only muffle the sound rather than blocking it out entirely.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

As defenders closed in, they forced a mistake on the throw—and Vikings safety Harrison Smith plucked the ball out of the air for a game-sealing interception.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

NBA officials have placed a larger emphasis on flopping this season, along with limiting use of off-arm force against defenders, reckless closeouts and time wasting on free throws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Neutrophils are often among the first defenders to respond to an infection, while lymphocytes include cells that recognize specific threats, produce antibodies, and help coordinate immune responses.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

Led by Constance, the defenders filed hurriedly off.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques