defending
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Newcastle's 6ft 7in defender Dan Burn has since played as a left-back, tucking in to form a back three on the ball before defending as a left-back out of possession.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
In an unusual move, the University of Michigan put out another press release on Friday basically defending its survey.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
This approach is known as defending forward, or persistent engagement.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
The report, Botterell noted, stated that the strategy during the Eaton fire was to prioritize “life safety first, perimeter control, and defending building as resources allowed.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The lawyers defending the Gadsden City Jail finally acknowledged that Mr. Ruffin's rights had been violated and that he had been illegally denied his asthma medicine.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
