defender
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Ex-England defender Stephen Warnock, however, says the narrative set from the win over Roma is "absolutely perfect" for Carrick.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
BBC Sport's Kelly Cates, Danny Murphy and Micah Richards discuss Liverpool's denied penalty claim for a pull on Alexander Isak's shirt by Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber and whether the Reds can feel hard done by.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Public defender Brianna Cox said speed-limiters can bring financial hardship and remove her ability to argue against a suspension so that a client can drive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Television replays revealed painful contact between Jackson’s throwing hand and a Bills defender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Ten minutes into the second half, Josiah tapped the ball past his defender on the left wing and then ran after it, leaving the Blue Springs player frozen behind him.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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As defenders closed in, they forced a mistake on the throw—and Vikings safety Harrison Smith plucked the ball out of the air for a game-sealing interception.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
It seems almost harsh to highlight as these are numbers other players could only dream of but she's also gone from beating an average of six defenders a game in 2024, to 4.2 in 2026.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
NBA officials have placed a larger emphasis on flopping this season, along with limiting use of off-arm force against defenders, reckless closeouts and time wasting on free throws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Neutrophils are often among the first defenders to respond to an infection, while lymphocytes include cells that recognize specific threats, produce antibodies, and help coordinate immune responses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Before the hornets could seek out new victims, Basil ordered the defenders down to the gatehouse study, where they had a celebration snack.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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