defender
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I consider myself somewhat of an expert on, and occasional defender of, basic economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
However, the 6ft 4in defender has not featured since January because of a knee injury, but will be hoping to get back to his best and continue his impressive start at Vitality Stadium.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
London City Lionesses, who finished fifth last season, signed two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, while Lyon defender Alice Sombath joined Tottenham.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
He fully intended to push through his scheme to sell shares in the World Cup by casting himself, believe it or not, as a defender of the downtrodden and underprivileged.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
Postconviction fees include pre-sentence report fees, public defender recoupment fees, and fees levied on people convicted of crimes and placed in a residential or work-release program.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Defensively, he consistently shows up as one of the best defenders in the league for his contributions, his tackling, clearances, blocking shots.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Truman knew American invaders might have to face more than 900,000 defenders and 10,000 kamikaze planes on the southern island of Kyushu alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
By the time Boyle danced past several bewildered defenders and made it 4-0, it seemed as though Hibs could do no wrong.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
No one wants to wonder what could have been if it turns out quarterback Matthew Stafford can’t count on Nacua getting open and punishing defenders downfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
He knew it was worrying the Abbey defenders.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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