defender
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She is a staunch defender of the Scandinavian country's famed welfare state, with an attitude that resonates with many Swedes, regularly topping opinion polls on the country's most trusted politicians.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Mistral, for its part, has been a staunch defender of open-weight models, saying they give users the flexibility to tailor them to their needs while protecting their data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Gabriel’s father, Joe O’Cearuill, was a defender who played for Arsenal, mainly in the lower leagues, and briefly for Ireland’s national team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
"He's a handful and tough for each and every defender," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
A defender appeared on the wall above them.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Open models lag behind frontier labs by only a few months, driving down the cost for both defenders and attackers alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
His first was a fine solo goal as he ran through, leaving defenders on the floor before slotting in.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Chinese jet engines for Gerans cost $45,000 or less, DroneSec estimates, and defenders generally fire several interceptors at each incoming weapon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Both have moved over towards the left with no defenders following them.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Just two minutes into the second half, Josiah made his way through three defenders, dribbling the whole way, before finding himself with a clear shot.
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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