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defender

noun as in champion

Strongest matches

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It was looked at by the VAR team, who didn't think there was any impact on the defenders.

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Doncic said after dishing 11 assists with 35 points against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday that if he gets blitzed by extra defenders, it’s a sign he did his job.

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Deputy federal public defender Aden Kahssai said Augustine opened the umbrella to protect fellow protesters.

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The quarterback’s left hand collided with the defender’s helmet.

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Walk-throughs before practices, he said, are essential to help go through the steps that will enable him to deceive defenders at full speed during games.

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