defender
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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
The 36 goals he has scored for Liverpool is the most for a defender at the club.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
They failed to press home their advantage after excelling in the first half against Chelsea and eventually lost 2-0 as experienced central defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Voters were asked to choose the three players who had performed best in each position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Again the guardian who was her defender reiterated that exceptions could be made.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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The question is whether defenders can apply AI fast enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Verdict: Matthias Jaissle was perplexed in his post-match interview, yet he would surely be furious if a Fulham player held one of his defenders back to create on onside corridor for another attacker to score.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Open models have real virtues; defenders against cyberattacks use them too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
Waaka was again the beneficiary of a pinpoint McGregor kick as she crossed for her second try and Mele Hufanga held off the attentions of three Samoa defenders tfor her score.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
They collected up all the arrows, spears and stones hurled by the horde, issuing them to the defenders.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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