defense
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Paraguay’s first shot on goal didn’t come until the 73rd minute when Mauricio, a halftime substitute, took advantage of a slow-reacting U.S. defense to pull a goal back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
According to the Chrisleys, Anulewicz “had no meaningful criminal defense experience,” and “Balch knew this — or should have.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Bankman-Fried also claimed the 2023 trial unfairly restricted his defense team, but the appeal case ultimately fell short.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
But the premium defense has its own historical challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
He told the defense team he would listen again to their argument for dismissal.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing defense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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