defender
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The 36 goals he has scored for Liverpool is the most for a defender at the club.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 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
Lewis Hall - Another effective contribution from the Newcastle defender.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega was the first person to put his name forward in October.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
For students of color at Princeton, she was like an über-mentor, our ultra-hip and always outspoken defender in chief, and for this she was universally appreciated.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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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
AI’s defenders will be left looking to fill the void.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
In 40 minutes of rugby, Feyi-Waboso made 113m from eight carries, beating seven defenders.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
When the hosts were struggling to break down the Japan defence, Rees-Zammit popped up with powerful bursts, producing five of Wales' 16 line-breaks, making 121 metres and beating 13 defenders.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Many were sparrows, shrews and woodland defenders, but they were far outnumbered by the slain rats, ferrets, weasels and stoats.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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