defender
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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
England defender and United captain Maya le Tissier was among those to return with renewed energy having impressed for her country during the break.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Former Arsenal defender Gilly Flaherty told BBC One the visitors were "causing their own problems" in an unconvincing first half and they took time to settle.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
With him out, my best defender was gone.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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Grace now uses ear defenders every night, but they only muffle the sound rather than blocking it out entirely.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 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
At the same time as new tools speed up hackers, cyber defenders are also racing to fix the fast-growing volume of security bugs discovered by AI, before hackers can exploit the new flaws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
This runoff election for an open seat features two veteran attorneys with extensive experience as public defenders: Justin Allen Clayton and Anna Slotky Reitano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
He used his big frame to ward off defenders the way a basketball player might block out for a rebound.
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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