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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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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

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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