defending

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However, with world number one Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both eliminated in the first week, plus defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent because of injury, the German's route to the title has opened up.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

PT Sunday when the Bruins face either Texas Tech, the defending national runner-up, or Tennessee.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

With defending champ Carlos Alcaraz back in Spain, staring at his sore, slowly-rehabilating wrist, the tennis world presumed his Italian rival, Jannik Sinner, would have a breezy Vespa ride to the title at Roland-Garros.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Manifold has publicly rebutted BP’s version of events, shooting back with statements defending what he described as his focused, fast-paced work aimed at axing expenses and boosting the company’s long-term prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“It’s about defending Bucky, and making sure what happened to him never happens again,” Stick continued.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon