defender
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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
The Argentina defender criticised United's summer recruitment and placed the blame at the door of "the technical director" - Wilcox.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
After that, Chelsea midfielder Jordan Henderson said he and his fellow England players would always support White, while Tuchel said recently that the defender deserves "a new chapter" and "positive feedback from the crowd".
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
The queen had to find another defender or today’s ordeal would be the least of her travails.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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This style of play suited their direct attackers and protected their defenders.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Verdict: Matthias Jaissle was perplexed in his post-match interview, yet he would surely be furious if a Fulham player held one of his defenders back to create on onside corridor for another attacker to score.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Security experts have warned for years that companies will face a brutal reckoning once artificial intelligence hands hackers a lopsided advantage over corporate defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The runs all failed; Mandela lost control of the ball once, and twice it was stolen by Santos defenders.
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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