defender

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Cuauhtémoc Ortega, the chief federal defender for the Central District of California, who personally represented Orellana and other protesters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Although it is a structured shape, central defender Dayot Upamecano stepped into midfield to press Arda Guler.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He was no Churchillian defender of Western Christian civilization against the barbarian hordes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

An incredibly efficient shooter, Brown has size and is a three-level scorer who has been a top perimeter defender in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

From the judge, the prosecutor, and the defender, there was no answer.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers