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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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“It’s part of the process, part of the plan,” defender Emily Fox told reporters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Wagler spent the summer building up his body and has potential to be a strong defender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

The 34-year-old Argentina international reportedly broke his jaw after a head collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Evans emerges as both a fierce defender of Holmes and a person with great influence over her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The defender took off after Maya, who looped the ball over him, right to me, in front of the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

Their deputy federal public defenders did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

A handful of defenders noted that the new press secretary had only a day to get ready for her debut.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

By engineering cells before they fully mature, scientists may be able to create therapies that are easier to manufacture, more adaptable, and capable of maintaining a continuing supply of specialized immune defenders.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

His crisp finish, though a forest of defenders, was a first in his fourth appearance for Coventry, having already won the early penalty.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

“That would be folly. Our walls are taller and thicker than the walls of Astapor, and our defenders are more valiant. The Yunkai’i will not take this city easily.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin


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