defender
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Sheinbaum has sought to avoid confrontation with Trump while also positing herself as a defender of Mexican sovereignty.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
It could be argued Arsenal, who also made defender Piero Hincapie's loan deal permanent this summer, could be able to cope without signing another defender.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Highly-rated 16-year-old academy defender Marli Salmon is also on the books, but is most likely to be used sparingly in cup competitions as he continues to develop.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
It could be argued that Arsenal, who also made defender Piero Hincapie's loan deal permanent this summer, could be able to cope without signing another defender.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
He would be allowed a phone call, would learn about the charges against him, might even see a public defender or a judge.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
First, Jefferson ran from one sideline to the other in the backfield, evading would-be defenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
It may seem strange that Arsenal - who have seven senior defenders - want to bring in another established centre-back, but there are reasons why Mikel Arteta has decided to go for the England international.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Taylor weaved his way through four defenders and fired a low shot that nearly became the first goal of the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Time and again, defenders looked downfield for a pass to hit only to see their team-mates looking back at them, unmoving and tightly marked.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The way he’d swept the defenders off the battlements...
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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