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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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I consider myself somewhat of an expert on, and occasional defender of, basic economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

However, the 6ft 4in defender has not featured since January because of a knee injury, but will be hoping to get back to his best and continue his impressive start at Vitality Stadium.

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

Anyway, I swung my leg back to kick, but the ball went rolling right under me, through my legs, to the other Palmetto defender, who cleared it away.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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

No one wants to wonder what could have been if it turns out quarterback Matthew Stafford can’t count on Nacua getting open and punishing defenders downfield.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

“Cyber defenders need open, frontier agentic systems for self-defense.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

“Immediately. The defenders of Olympus are badly wounded. They will not expect a quick attack. Besides, we know this drakon they cannot beat.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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