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 greatest defender I ever played against," was the Brazilian's verdict.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Lewis Hall - Another effective contribution from the Newcastle defender.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega was the first person to put his name forward in October.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 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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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
This style of play suited their direct attackers and protected their defenders.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
AI’s defenders will be left looking to fill the void.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 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
Of the three, two drove directly for the companions; the third turned his mount’s head and galloped to the flank of the defenders.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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