defender

I consider myself somewhat of an expert on, and occasional defender of, basic economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Milan on Tuesday for the funeral of legendary defender Franco Baresi.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

The more experienced Celtic defender Alistair Johnston is the latest player linked with solving the problem position at right-back, while 32-year-old Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard is reportedly an imminent arrival.

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

She and staff attorney Kristen Nelson, a Harvard Law grad who had worked at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, the nation's premier public defender office, met with Marsha repeatedly.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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

"No matter how many defenders you play with, the main fundamental is being compact, and I thought Rangers were the furthest thing from compact," he said on Sportsound.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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

McDaniel needles the other side of the ball too, James said, warning defenders to be ready for a deep pass before hitting them with a quick out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

The team’s best defenders hadn’t returned this season, so Luma had to find replacements from the pool of boys who turned up for tryouts.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John