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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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Leo also aimed to find common cause with Macron, a defender of multilateral cooperation who is pushing world leaders to come up with a framework for regulating artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Baugh, a Heisman candidate with tree-trunk thighs, carried the ball into the end zone following a block from tight end Lacota Dippre that knocked a defender straight to the ground and opened up the lane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

At 18, Senegalese defender Mor Talla Ndiaye has already been on the bench for Liverpool after arriving from Amitie, owned by ex-Newcastle and Chelsea striker Demba Ba.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Donald helped pick up the slack Monday, and got a rollicking ovation in pregame as the last Rams defender announced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 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

It gives Lakers coach JJ Redick a solid group of defenders on the wing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who hasn’t appeared publicly since succeeding his slain father, referred to “the defenders of the Strait of Hormuz” in a statement issued in his name Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Coaches therefore encouraged their attackers to play quickly, taking advantage of open space that saw them face fewer defenders.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

With four different Cowboys defenders bearing down on him, Jackson deftly threaded a two-yard touchdown pass to take a 31-28 lead with 90 seconds to go.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Well, warrior mouse. What do you think of your brave Redwall defenders now? Huh, not much, I imagine! I’m going to let you stay up there and witness some drastic changes.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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