defender

Example Sentences

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The Argentina defender had briefly grasped the ponytail of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and was shown a red card after referee Paul Tierney was sent to the screen.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The Avalanche questioned the call, claiming Kings defender Drew Doughty had pushed Drury from behind, but they lost the challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Within weeks, the former defender with a salt-and-pepper beard had pulled off a draw against Atlético Madrid and somehow beaten Barcelona.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

But ex-Premier League defender Ashley Williams told BBC Sport he had "no issue" with Spurs' celebrations.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The boys were quickly drawn into the action—cheering at each shot and steal, laughing and trading high fives when one of the girls dribbled around a defender, leaving her competitor in the dust.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John