defender
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Doncic responded by knocking down a three-pointer in the face of Lendeborg, and then wagged his finger at his would-be defender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
"At 1-0 down, United are still in a decent position," former England and Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock told BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
In Lagarde’s final months in the job, she positioned herself as Europe’s defender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
"The country is not only in a mourning mood but also in a state of terror. We live in paranoia," rights defender Tito Magoti said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
She sat across the table from her public defender, a massive man in a rumpled suit named Randall Stubbs.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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He’s 6 feet 1 and 190 pounds, and definitely possesses the fearless gene the way he attacks defenders when he has the ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
NBA officials have placed a larger emphasis on flopping this season, along with limiting use of off-arm force against defenders, reckless closeouts and time wasting on free throws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Neutrophils are often among the first defenders to respond to an infection, while lymphocytes include cells that recognize specific threats, produce antibodies, and help coordinate immune responses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Arsenal already had seven senior defenders on the books when they signed Konsa.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Aerial reconaissance had revealed where the main concentrations of Japanese defenders seemed to be—in the southern part of the island.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
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