defender
Example Sentences
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The public defender appointed to the case, Kimberly Greene, said that she spoke to Reiner for 30 seconds before Wednesday’s hearing and hadn’t spoken to his family.
County public defender’s office was seen milling around outside the courtroom.
From Los Angeles Times
The England defender is out of contract in the summer and Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign him during the January transfer window.
From BBC
Jones even gave USC critical contributions throughout, as the Trojans were forced to play without sophomore Kennedy Smith, their best defender.
From Los Angeles Times
Before kick-off, starting goalkeeper Robert Sanchez withdrew after failing to shake off a muscle injury sustained in the warm-up before the midweek draw with Bournemouth, while defender Wesley Fofana missed out through illness.
From BBC
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