defender

With opposition sides matching up man-for-man, the game then becomes a series of one-against-one duels, so strong players who can beat their defender are exceptionally valuable.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Arsenal also have a major interest in Villa defender Ezri Konsa and have enquired about the England international's availability.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

His first booking was for showing dissent towards Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic and Fernandez was later dismissed for catching Pau Cubarsi with a challenge that sent the defender cartwheeling in the air.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

In Lake Charles, Louisiana, the public defender office has only two investigators for the 2,500 new felony cases and 4,000 new misdemeanor cases assigned to the office each year.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

“We would try to talk about human rights defenders in talking points, only to have them struck,” said one former bureau employee, requesting anonymity for fear of retribution.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

Those good vibes were on display when Son’s shot whizzed between two defenders and the outstretched arms of Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposed the amendment, but his deputy Katherine Clark voted for it, as did former speaker Nancy Pelosi, one of Congress's longest-serving defenders of the alliance.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

In other words, Premier League clubs are supplying many of the defenders still chasing the trophy, even if the headline forwards are largely working elsewhere.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

The defenders viewed their work with grim satisfaction.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques