defender

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Ex-Arsenal defender Matt Upson felt the EFL had to send a strong message with the punishment.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"Pep Guardiola's DNA has spread to other teams as well," former City defender Nedum Onuoha told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • May 19, 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

I was Dad’s last defender, she continued, the only one who pretended to believe all his excuses and tales, and to have faith in his plans for the future.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls