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
The 36 goals he has scored for Liverpool is the most for a defender at the club.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega was the first person to put his name forward in October.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Spain defender Irene Paredes also features for the first time since her previous selection in 2017.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Another Louisiana man, Johnny Lee Ball, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after meeting with a public defender for just eleven minutes before trial.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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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
Open models have real virtues; defenders against cyberattacks use them too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
When the hosts were struggling to break down the Japan defence, Rees-Zammit popped up with powerful bursts, producing five of Wales' 16 line-breaks, making 121 metres and beating 13 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
Led by Constance, the defenders filed hurriedly off.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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