defender

I consider myself somewhat of an expert on, and occasional defender of, basic economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Eighteen-year-old Nigerian defender Calvin Okike is tipped for a bright future at Hull City and signed his first professional contract in the summer, a two-year deal with the option of a third.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

If Infantino somehow pushes through his scheme to sell shares in the World Cup, he will do so — believe it or not — by casting himself as a defender of the downtrodden and underprivileged.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

At 80, President Lula on Sunday launches his bid for re-election, casting himself as a defender of Brazil's "sovereignty" as pressure from Donald Trump's administration casts a shadow over the campaign.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

Taking care of Alyah in the evenings fell mostly to Alex, the quiet defender for the Under Fifteen Fugees, who would hurry home after soccer practice in time for Generose to leave for work.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Those instincts are reflected in how he attacks defenders.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

With a manoeuvre as audacious as it was inspired, Robson-Kanu flummoxed three surrounding Belgian defenders with a Cruyff-turn before finishing supremely beyond Thibaut Courtois.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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

Overcome by the sad events, the defenders left the hall, some to do guard duty, others to their beds.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques