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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

Outstanding in the opening 45 minutes at Chelsea, they conceded at the start of the second half before defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off for two bookings in the space of five minutes.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Spain defender Irene Paredes also features for the first time since her previous selection in 2017.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Verdict: While the interpretation on hair pulling was relaxed for this season, meaning this would not be a red card, there appeared to be a yank of the hair by the Everton defender.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

What if she’d been able to afford to pay a lawyer to defend Richard when he was fourteen instead of letting him be represented by the public defender?

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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

Now, once defenders are past the ball and no longer in a position to push, they have to detach and rejoin from behind the back foot.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

AI’s defenders will be left looking to fill the void.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

When the hosts were struggling to break down the Japan defence, Rees-Zammit popped up with powerful bursts, producing five of Wales' 16 line-breaks, making 121 metres and beating 13 defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Some of the Union defenders had been children of Athena.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan