defender

But Russia’s offensive efforts continue to struggle under a sky filled with drones, a revolution in warfare that, for now, favors the defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

England defender Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women's World 11 for a record ninth time.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

After that, Chelsea midfielder Jordan Henderson said he and his fellow England players would always support White, while Tuchel said recently that the defender deserves "a new chapter" and "positive feedback from the crowd".

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Voters were asked to choose the three players who had performed best in each position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Nick didn’t know it until the attack was under way, but he had a powerful defender of his own—good old Mom, the white queen.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements

Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

In 40 minutes of rugby, Feyi-Waboso made 113m from eight carries, beating seven defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

The law seeks to prevent situations whereby defenders have carte blanche to foul attackers, just because the opponent is offside.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

When Friar Hugo hurried off to join the defenders he left Cornflower in charge of the kitchens.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques