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
Lewis Hall - Another effective contribution from the Newcastle defender.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 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
England defender Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women's World 11 for a record ninth time.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
My public defender means well, but there's no way I'm going to testify in an outfit designed by Liz Claiborne.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
AI’s defenders will be left looking to fill the void.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
In 40 minutes of rugby, Feyi-Waboso made 113m from eight carries, beating seven defenders.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
They were the defenders of the faith of Christ, of the principle of authority, and were not prepared to permit the country to be broken down into autonomous entities.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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