defender

Example Sentences

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Aged 26, the Alabama-born Crystal Palace defender is a key member of the 2026 World Cup squad, which is the most diverse a men's national team group has ever been.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The weather also affects the quality of play, said Norwegian defender Julian Ryerson, who played for Borussia Dortmund in last summer’s club tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

She told me her ex was a public defender, and he had shared stories about the lives people carry beneath the facts of their cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

If he is confirmed as the election winner, the club will confirm the signings of former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate and Inter full-back Denzel Dumfries, in deals which have already been agreed.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

From the judge, the prosecutor, and the defender, there was no answer.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers