defender
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The context was that Iraola had only worked with the youngster for just a couple of days because the defender had been away with Serbia's Under-21 team.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Former City defender Walker joined AC Milan on loan in January 2025, after asking his manager if he could leave the club for a fresh challenge.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
He has slashed .234/.357/.486 over 1,039 regular-season games with the club, anchoring lineups alongside countless big-name teammates while evolving into a trustworthy defender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Former Belgium defender Pocognoli left Monaco at the end of last season and previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years in 2024-25.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
She wondered if having been appointed her defender at the trial, he was now to be her overseer.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
In a world where attackers and defenders have equal access to dangerous AI capabilities, defenders may not have the upper hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Rio Ngumoha finds himself alone against four Leeds defenders.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Kerkez passes the ball to Ngumoha before making a run in-behind which drags defenders away from the ball.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Thompson has proven that so far in Chargers training camp, sprinting around defenders and maximizing his 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame in passing drills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Many were sparrows, shrews and woodland defenders, but they were far outnumbered by the slain rats, ferrets, weasels and stoats.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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