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Some may not remember that Ditka was an All-American two-way player in college at Pitt; a dynamo tight end who was equally punishing as a defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Her appointment fills one of the White House's most visible positions, with the press secretary responsible for briefing journalists, fielding questions about administration policies and serving as a chief public defender of the president.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Lai, who was elected president in January 2024, has been an outspoken defender of Taiwan's sovereignty and is detested by Chinese leaders.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Confidence has clearly taken a hit and Wednesday's bizarre error from defender Leah Williamson summed up the chaotic nature of their season so far.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Will was a post-grad senior and a strong defender, but he relied too much on his jump shot, which most of the time clanked off the rim.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

During this window, Ukraine’s air defenders are taking advantage of the precision of their information about incoming aerial threats to blunt the danger and disruption to businesses and civilians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Star defenders William Saliba and Wesley Fofana came off the production line, while 18-year-old attacking talent Djylian N'Guessan will join Liverpool in January.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The Lakers have stocked their team with versatile perimeter defenders to help complement their offensive-minded backcourt of Doncic and Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

In short, what Andrews’ defenders, a team composed of Men- ninger Clinic psychiatrists and two first-class attorneys, hoped to achieve was a victory of legal-landmark stature.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote