defender
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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
However, the 6ft 4in defender has not featured since January because of a knee injury, but will be hoping to get back to his best and continue his impressive start at Vitality Stadium.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
Michael had stayed long past the two years he had committed to us, but he was now scheduled to move to San Diego to start a job as a federal public defender.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Those instincts are reflected in how he attacks defenders.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Truman knew American invaders might have to face more than 900,000 defenders and 10,000 kamikaze planes on the southern island of Kyushu alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
I love anticipating a teammate’s cut and then throwing a bounce pass between two defenders.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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