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He had earlier set up a chance for Donati from a corner, with the defender having his header saved.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026

The former Barcelona superstar held off a defender before playing the pass that came before the assist for Giulio Donati's drive from outside the box.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026

But Russia’s offensive efforts continue to struggle under a sky filled with drones, a revolution in warfare that, for now, favors the defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

In many ways, Bobby Moore would be the complete modern-day defender.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

The Armstead player who was guarding me was a little shorter than I was, but a good defender.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

The question is whether defenders can apply AI fast enough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Waaka was again the beneficiary of a pinpoint McGregor kick as she crossed for her second try and Mele Hufanga held off the attentions of three Samoa defenders tfor her score.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Clovis defenders remained as adamant as their critics.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann