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defender

noun as in champion

Strongest matches

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After the Trojans defense stiffened, the offense went back on a roll, using another leaping grab by Lemon — this one for 35 yards — to set up a 12-yard TD pass between three defenders to Lemon.

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Byrne's side maintained their control of things after the break as Wainiqolo battled over through two France defenders after 43 minutes and Kuruvoli's third conversion of the game brought the sides level.

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She also has numerous defenders in Sacramento, many of them women, who view her as a tough and inspiring figure.

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The lead lasted only seven minutes before Manchester City defender Gvardiol fired home the equaliser from an angle after some hesitant Faroes defending.

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The lead lasted only seven minutes before Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol lashed in an equaliser after some hesitant Faroes defending.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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