defender
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Volsche says many a cat-dad defender wrote in arguing that they were perpetuating negative stereotypes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ezri Konsa: On his first Arsenal start, he won more duels than any other defender and was joint-top for possession won in the first half.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Lisandro Martinez: Excellent effort from the Argentina defender.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
"It's huge for our confidence coming up into the Premier League," defender John Egan told Sky Sports.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The defender countered that Zeitoun had no prior record, and that the bail should be far lower.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Both monks have portrayed themselves as defenders of Buddhism against what they describe as Islamist extremism, although Gnanasara has denied any role in the riots.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
But it ended the same way, with a pack of USC defenders descending all at once, leaving Fresno State with nowhere to go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Her “no Mr. Nice Guy” approach to enforcing the terms of a lease is also within her rights, her defenders say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Goalkeeper Martinez, defenders Lucas Digne and Konsa, midfielders Rogers and Tielemans, as well as striker Ollie Watkins, all left.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Before the hornets could seek out new victims, Basil ordered the defenders down to the gatehouse study, where they had a celebration snack.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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