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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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Defender Antonio Rudiger hinted his disapproval but stopped short of direct criticism.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The reorganization made more students eligible to work at the Defender and the paper is publishing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

British monarchs serve as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and hold the title Defender of the Faith.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

His attorney, Deputy Public Defender Ralf Jacobsen, declined to comment through a department spokeswoman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“That’s the Labor Defender office,” Mr. Dalton said, turning to Britten.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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