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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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In Lagarde’s final months in the job, she positioned herself as Europe’s defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

"The country is not only in a mourning mood but also in a state of terror. We live in paranoia," rights defender Tito Magoti said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

The defender made 286 appearances for Villa after joining in July 2019 from Brentford and helped them win the Europa League in May, the club's first European trophy since 1982.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The comments from Fernandes came in the wake of defender Lisandro Martinez issuing an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

She sat across the table from her public defender, a massive man in a rumpled suit named Randall Stubbs.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

But a thriving community of Persian Jews on Long Island, where I grew up, are some of the war’s most ardent defenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Neutrophils are often among the first defenders to respond to an infection, while lymphocytes include cells that recognize specific threats, produce antibodies, and help coordinate immune responses.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

Dowman is one of best young players in Europe and tough treatment from defenders is something Arteta has previously said that Dowman will have to get used to.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Clayton is in charge of the Inglewood branch of the public defenders office and has defended three cases with life sentences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Blue Springs defenders now covered Bien, who was being set upon each time he touched the ball.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John


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