defender

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The EFF, a nonprofit organization that advocates for free speech and privacy rights online, has long been a defender of Section 230.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Autonomous systems that require no such links and can coordinate with each other in a fight will pose a far greater challenge to a defender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Kovacs was also criticised by Barca after he and video assistant referee Christian Dingert allowed play to continue when Atletico defender Marc Pubill handled the ball in his own penalty area.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Cuauhtémoc Ortega, the chief federal defender for the Central District of California, who personally represented Orellana and other protesters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“Do you wish to speak?” the defender asked Kira.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry