as in guardian
someone that protects one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Recent Examples of defender Off of Godfrey's corner kick, defender Kennedy Wesley smashed a header through the hands of goalkeeper Abby Smith for the equalizer in the 57th minute. —
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026 Scouting report: On paper, the Patriots’ need at cornerback isn’t as high as other positions like wide receiver, tight end, offensive tackle and edge defender. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 Player of the Week Sophomore defender Vanessa Munoz scores a goal, dishes out two assists and leads the back line to a shutout in T.F. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Alexander-Walker is one of the premier defenders in the league and is a key reason why Atlanta was one of the hottest teams in the NBA down the stretch. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for defender
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026 Scouting report: On paper, the Patriots’ need at cornerback isn’t as high as other positions like wide receiver, tight end, offensive tackle and edge defender. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 Player of the Week Sophomore defender Vanessa Munoz scores a goal, dishes out two assists and leads the back line to a shutout in T.F. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Alexander-Walker is one of the premier defenders in the league and is a key reason why Atlanta was one of the hottest teams in the NBA down the stretch. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for defender
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Polis’ attorneys said Tuesday that the governor essentially trusted an ICE agent’s word that the agency wanted the information for a criminal probe, rather than so that ICE could arrest and deport immigrant children or their guardians, as the groups suing Polis have alleged.— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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If Floridians register as a minor, their parents or legal guardians have the authority to make the final decision.— Bruce Staley, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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The news comes as Broadway production company Seaview announced the acquisition of the revival rights from the new custodians of the Tennessee Williams estate.— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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The group successfully won the rights to stage the show from the Williams Estate’s new custodians at International Literary Properties in a competitive situation.— Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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My wonderful brother understands and has always been my witness and protector, but since Mother died, my older sisters are rewriting history.— Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.— Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
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At five o’clock Michael returns from a day of rehearsal, flanked by a personal bodyguard and his CBS Records chaperone and appointment-maker, Steve Manning.— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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Titled Close Protection, the romantic thriller, co-created by Georgaris and Fox and to be written by Georgaris, is about an American bodyguard protecting a British princess.— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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