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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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Rangnick, meanwhile, quickly earmarked the young defender as a possible future coaching talent.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Over the first two games of the NBA Finals, the Knicks have managed to counteract Victor Wembanyama, the league’s best defender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I once openly cheered as Clark raced down the court, dribbled behind her back, skated past a helpless defender, and drained a three-pointer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The weather also affects the quality of play, said Norwegian defender Julian Ryerson, who played for Borussia Dortmund in last summer’s club tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Postconviction fees include pre-sentence report fees, public defender recoupment fees, and fees levied on people convicted of crimes and placed in a residential or work-release program.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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