defender

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In a decade as a public defender, he’s handled more than 1,000 adult and hundreds of juvenile cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

His legal career began in Riverside County, where he served five years as a deputy public defender.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Chelsea captain Bright retires - what now for ex-England defender?

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

That said, Arsenal defender Gabriel should have really conceded a penalty at Newcastle earlier this season as his arm, when sliding, was raised very high and the deflection off the body was negligible.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

A defender appeared on the wall above them.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan