defender
Example Sentences
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The Western alliance still has plenty of defenders in the U.S.
"The authorities must put an end to all arbitrary detentions and all forms of intimidation, including physical attacks on human rights defenders and restrictions on freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly."
From Barron's
Like Harold Bloom, she was a staunch defender of the canon.
"He picked up everything quicker than everyone else. He's a good defender. He's going to be like a new Rio Ferdinand for Man United."
From BBC
The Lakers, without any individual shutdown defenders, need a perfectly executed team defense to compete.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
