Kevin-Prince Boateng

The most important thing is to help the team to come in front of the goal with one-two passes, I drop down, or I give them space, because for defenders, it's always difficult to have a false nine because they don't have a direct player against them, so they don't know exactly what to do.

German Athlete

Jeff Fisher

There's obviously a push to protect the quarterback, but you have to give the defensive players a chance. All of the quarterback has to do is pull the ball, and he's a runner. How's the defender going to know if the ball is pulled or not?

American Coach

Emmeline Pankhurst

Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion.

English Activist

Giorgio Chiellini

I believe the most important thing for the defender is to take the ball away from the opposing team, no matter what, and not to allow any space or give any occasions for opponents to score goals.

Italian Athlete

Gabriel Jesus

My family helps me a lot, and my mum is always picking on me. I have grown used to saying that she is the worst defender I have had to face, but I know she says all that stuff for my own good.

Brazilian Athlete

Iman Shumpert

I think I am a good help defender as well as just bringing a lot of communication to the floor.

American Athlete

Ronaldinho

Ashley Cole is a fantastic defender. I have seen him keep the best players in the world quiet.

Paolo Maldini

Sergio Ramos has everything to become the best defender in the world, if he is not already.

Romario

I have scored against every team, every country, every defender in the world.

Raphael Varane

You will rarely see a defender in front of the opponent's goal.

French Athlete

The word 'defender' often implies a protective and positive connotation.

Protective Connotation

'Defender' can refer to one who protects ideas or goals, not just from physical harm.

Not Always Physical

In sports, 'defender' specifically refers to positions aimed at defense, varying by sport.

Sport Position Specific

A 'defender' is distinct from a goalkeeper; they patrol areas in front of the goal.

Not a Goalkeeper

'Defender' in a legal context means someone who legally represents another.

Legal Representation

A legal defender may represent clients in civil matters, not only criminal cases.

Beyond Crime Defense

A 'defender' can also protect or support causes and principles, not just individuals.

Cause Advocate

The term suggests active involvement in supporting a cause, not passive agreement.

Active Support

'Defender' can denote military equipment designed for protection of assets or territory.

Military Context

Even as hardware, 'defender' emphasizes a role in protection, not offense.

Protection Focus

 What are their angles? For multiple defenders, we can look at how the player's moving and predict the shot type. We can look at all their velocities and we can build a model that predicts what is the likelihood that this shot would go in under these circumstances? So why is this important? We can take something that was shooting,

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 I have been a public defender for over half my life, and I have stood by and watched thousands of clients as they were dragged into those jail cells because they didn't have enough money to pay bail. I have watched as questions of justice were subsumed by questions of money,

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 are good reasons why both were from rich and influential families both were defenders of freedom both were heroic and war but apprehensive about marshalling the peace both resisted efforts to make them Kings and both were

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 Was my leg going to hold up? I found out on the third snap when this huge defender launched himself onto my back, I tried to take a few steps, but I went down. It's still the most liberating feeling in my life,

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 mom is the center of the universe and a willing victim to the cubs play but while they play she maintains her vigils she's their provider she's their defender and teacher multitasking all the time

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 as an observer, as an Indian, I felt embarrassment and disbelief, and as an activist, I looked at it as a defender of rights, but as a citizen journalist, I suddenly felt very vulnerable.

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 And the defenders of same-sex marriage say no, procreation is not the only purpose of marriage; what about a lifelong, mutual, loving commitment? That's really what marriage is about.