defender
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He is a clever defender who understands the game well and looks a real threat that can offer something different with his balanced running game.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
Arsenal defender Ben White, who was booed when he came on as a substitute against Croatia, is also part of the reduced 23-man party.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
He had earlier set up a chance for Donati from a corner, with the defender having his header saved.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 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
He crossed the ball between his legs, causing one defender to slip.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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
This style of play suited their direct attackers and protected their defenders.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
AI’s defenders will be left looking to fill the void.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 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
Our house—the Novis family—we are great pretenders and defenders.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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