defender

Example Sentences

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Last year, Tuchel said Quansah – a central defender – was ahead of him in the pecking order, so it doesn't necessarily look good.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Ron Zember, a New York-based finance manager and Coke Zero defender, echoed this sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This time, Arsenal have already agreed to sell defender Jakub Kiwior to Porto for an initial £14.7m.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

With a second and eight, Winchell throws a little pass in the left flat to Hill, who eludes his defender with ease and is gone for a touchdown.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger