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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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Presumably, he would line up alongside Manchester City defender Marc Guehi - although Ezri Konsa's inclusion from the start on Wednesday points to an alternative option.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Its top player is Liverpool defender Andy Robertson but its oldest is goalkeeper Craig Gordon, at 43 the most senior player in the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"It might not be the worst thing to experience," former Scotland defender Rachel Corsie told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

So consider the case of Ryerson, a defender who turned pro 11 years ago and was beginning to wonder if he’d ever get to his sport’s biggest stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry




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