defense
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Towns has always been an elite shooter, but not not ago, it was easy to find Knicks fans fed up with the big man’s ambivalent defense and virtuosity at collecting foolish fouls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The Fire defense smothered her, and while Erica Wheeler and Ogwumike made some shots early, the Sparks mostly didn’t make Portland pay for doubling up their star.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Considered a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, Rivera was barred from seeing his family and denied the right to a defense during his detention.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The French and German defense ministries will meet in July to develop a realistic road map for future defense cooperation based on a limited number of more relevant and realistic projects, the German official added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The dragon’s claws acted like ramparts, perfect for defense.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Vocabulary lists containing defense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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