defender
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Being a top-notched defender is what James strives to be for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
After Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, who is on loan at Fiorentina, was sent off in the 22nd minute, Romania were dismantled in Warsaw.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
They immediately signed winger Julian Draxler for about half the fee received for Kevin de Bruyne in 2016, as well as others including veteran defender Dante.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
San Diego was host to the Cup’s defender series, a competition to select the syndicate to represent the United States in the prestigious yacht-a-palooza.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
He raced down the other way—just me, him, a defender and the basket.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
City's defenders also had big spaces to cover, often standing at the halfway line.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
With four different Cowboys defenders bearing down on him, Jackson deftly threaded a two-yard touchdown pass to take a 31-28 lead with 90 seconds to go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
With impressive box defenders, dangerous counter-attackers and set-piece specialists, their tactics can align with their players' strengths, helping them compete against more less aligned opponents, irrespective of their wealth gap.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
On the Cougars’ next possession, Grant threaded a pass through two Cavalier defenders, finding Kyion Rattler for an apparent 55-yard score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
On the surface, Constance cried out to the waiting defenders.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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