defense

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Midway through the quarter, a sequence of a Betts layup over the South Carolina defense, a Betts block of a Latson shot and a Jaquez fast-break layup gave the Bruins a resounding 22-point lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

European defense companies don’t face that kind of pressure.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. military struck Iraq’s electrical infrastructure during the 1991 Persian Gulf War to undermine the adversary’s ability to command its forces and operate its air defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I don’t make any baskets myself, but I play good defense and get the ball to Legend and Quincy, who do.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko