defender

Example Sentences

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McKinney told The Times he envisions himself as “a protector, as the local prosecutor, and a defender, as the general counsel of the city.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Hodge, who brought in experienced Championship campaigners like defender John Egan and match-winner McBurnie, will now have a slightly bigger budget to work with for the coming season.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

After training with Lopez for a couple of months in 2022, England defender Lucy Bronze told Mundo Deportivo, external: "She will be one of the best in the world."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will also be left out, with the 33-year-old saying he is "shocked and gutted" at the decision.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Haymitch says she’s the best defender I have when Peeta goes off on some kind of tear about me.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins