defender
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"For our generation, it was unheard of to get footballs out in the first pre-season session," former defender John Terry said about Mourinho's first stint at Chelsea.
From BBC ● 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
In Lagarde’s final months in the job, she positioned herself as Europe’s defender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The comments from Fernandes came in the wake of defender Lisandro Martinez issuing an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Mohammed Mohammed was proving a tough defender despite his pint size.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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As the quarterback dropped back to pass, five defenders came after him in a terrifying blitz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Dowman is one of best young players in Europe and tough treatment from defenders is something Arteta has previously said that Dowman will have to get used to.
From BBC ● 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
This runoff election for an open seat features two veteran attorneys with extensive experience as public defenders: Justin Allen Clayton and Anna Slotky Reitano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
The way he’d swept the defenders off the battlements...
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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