defender
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Sheinbaum has sought to avoid confrontation with Trump while also positing herself as a defender of Mexican sovereignty.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
That means a defender who has their back to where a set-piece is coming from and whose only intention is to prevent an attacker's movement will be penalised.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Paul Robinson: If Victor Osimhen comes in from Galatasaray, and they get Villa defender Ezri Konsa too, then it's a different conversation.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Rashford replied to a clip of the Stick to Football podcast in which Jamie Carragher expressed his frustration when former United defender Neville asked for thoughts on Rashford.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
What if she’d been able to afford to pay a lawyer to defend Richard when he was fourteen instead of letting him be represented by the public defender?
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
Against Getafe's 5-4-1 shape, Spurs still begin with their two central defenders and two holding midfielders close to each other in the middle of the pitch.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Taylor weaved his way through four defenders and fired a low shot that nearly became the first goal of the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The front four play in a very fluid manner with the four defenders and two central midfielders taking up more consistent positions behind them.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I would expect the public defenders will reinvigorate their challenge to Essayli,” said Laurie Levenson, a Loyola Law School professor and former federal prosecutor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The defenders instantly obeyed as the showers of missiles increased.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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