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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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Autonomous systems that require no such links and can coordinate with each other in a fight will pose a far greater challenge to a defender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Alongside his triumphs, Murray has been a staunch defender of doubles players and frequently demanded they be shown more respect.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Cuauhtémoc Ortega, the chief federal defender for the Central District of California, who personally represented Orellana and other protesters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

It was this understanding that made the French philosophe so eloquent a defender of the rule of law and so severe a critic of direct taxation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Cole’s father had refused to pay additional legal fees, and now a public defender would be assigned.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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