defender

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

Josiah slipped around his defender on the left side, and dribbled downfield at a full gallop before taking a clean shot into the right side of the net: 3-0, Fugees.

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

The numbers point towards a player who looks to eliminate defenders himself rather than orchestrate attacks from wide areas.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

With Wirtz excelling at releasing runners between the lines, and Ekitike and Isak expected to occupy central defenders, Liverpool arguably need another player capable of attacking space rather than demanding the ball to feet.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

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

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

Right betore halftime with the score — , Coby dribbles the ball past two of our defenders, speeds down the sidelines like a cheetah, then slants toward the middle.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander