defender

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

"The greatest defender I ever played against," was the Brazilian's verdict.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega was the first person to put his name forward in October.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

England defender Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women's World 11 for a record ninth time.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

And as he did so a great fear fell on all, defender and foe alike; and the hands of men drooped to their sides, and no bow sang.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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

It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Waaka was again the beneficiary of a pinpoint McGregor kick as she crossed for her second try and Mele Hufanga held off the attentions of three Samoa defenders tfor her score.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Publicly-shared information to help defenders offers cybercriminals a how-to guide for speedy attacks—some of them within minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Right betore halftime with the score — , Coby dribbles the ball past two of our defenders, speeds down the sidelines like a cheetah, then slants toward the middle.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander