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
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
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Akoa Makani will be one of the better defenders on the Sparks’ roster and is a career 41% three-point shooter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Regarded as one of the greatest defenders to play the game, Baresi captained Milan for 15 seasons, making 719 appearances and scoring 33 goals.
From BBC ● 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
“Cyber defenders need open, frontier agentic systems for self-defense.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The runs all failed; Mandela lost control of the ball once, and twice it was stolen by Santos defenders.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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