defending
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Rugby's regulations were tweaked in the summer,, external so that defending players can no longer 'swim' up the side of the maul.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
No fewer than 15 parties hold seats in the Dutch parliament, from those defending the interests of people over 50 years old, to a farmers' party.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
“I wonder if it’s worth it to try defending ourselves against this kind of weapon,” said retired French Lt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
While die-hard laetrile supporters were unfazed, the public grew more and more uncomfortable defending it.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
“I have, but I could make you all a target if I come. People think they are defending themselves, standing up for their people, but it’s all out of fear,” he told me.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
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