defense
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There were reports that the discussion was about defense, which makes sense, because that is the weakest part of Clark’s game, opponents frequently and successfully isolating and attacking her.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
After two more nail-biting sets, he pulled away in the fifth behind his titanic serve and tireless defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
One of the Sparks’ offseason priorities was improving their league-worst defense, but that’s been more difficult than ever with how the game is being called.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Monday morning’s busy traffic led a German defense analyst to declare, “Kyiv is alive and kicking.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The dragon’s claws acted like ramparts, perfect for defense.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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