defender
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I consider myself somewhat of an expert on, and occasional defender of, basic economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
However, the 6ft 4in defender has not featured since January because of a knee injury, but will be hoping to get back to his best and continue his impressive start at Vitality Stadium.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
If Infantino somehow pushes through his scheme to sell shares in the World Cup, he will do so — believe it or not — by casting himself as a defender of the downtrodden and underprivileged.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 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
The numbers point towards a player who looks to eliminate defenders himself rather than orchestrate attacks from wide areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Akoa Makani will be one of the better defenders on the Sparks’ roster and is a career 41% three-point shooter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Truman knew American invaders might have to face more than 900,000 defenders and 10,000 kamikaze planes on the southern island of Kyushu alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
McDaniel needles the other side of the ball too, James said, warning defenders to be ready for a deep pass before hitting them with a quick out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
However, the main concentration of Japanese defenders had been where we made our landing.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
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