as in guardian
someone that protects
one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Rush five or at least four defenders on the Hail Mary.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
But the game was jolted into life with 4:38 left in the third quarter when Pittsburgh’s Calvin Austin III took a Giants punt around the edge of the defenders and down the sideline for a 73-yard touchdown.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Garoppolo suggested it after tight end and teammate Garrett Celek ran over a defender after an 11-yard touchdown catch against the Detroit Lions in 2018 and Kittle was all for it.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
As defender and host, Emirates Team New Zealand is to establish the rules, boat design, racing format and location for the 38th edition.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
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The Arkansas program can provide birth control to minors without a parent or guardian’s consent.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Created by Spanish developers Nomada Studio, whose previous game Gris (2018) was a visually stunning exploration of grief, Neva is about the cycles of happiness and sorrow, feelings of pride and fear, and the never-ending need to protect, as felt by a parent or guardian.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Being recognized as a child's legal custodian or guardian is costly and difficult, so having access to legal help can be extremely important.Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
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The custodian ultimately decided to leave the district amid ongoing harassment, according to Munson.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
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And while no one has—or should expect to—have insight on the reasons for their separation, Kravitz has always been accompanied by protectors of a different kind: sloping jackets, outsized shirts, voluminous trousers and expansive handbags purchased from The Row.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ending Thursday, Cocoon by Sealy's current sale features 35% off all mattresses, plus a free Sealy Sleep Bundle, which includes pillows, a sheet set and a protector.Claire Peltier, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Voters will also weigh Proposition 1 -- a measure introduced by the state legislature that, if approved, would amend the state constitution to include anti-discrimination protections for pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes and reproductive health care and autonomy.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The country has boasted about its protection of women, particularly women of color, who live in and visit its most popular cities.Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite being mentioned and thanked multiple times during the dinner, DiCaprio kept a low profile with a bodyguard who blocked unwanted conversations.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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In October of that year, Brown and a bodyguard were accused of assaulting a man on a Washington, DC sidewalk.Elizabeth Wagmeister and Dan Heching, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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