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

"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

The ball came off the arm of United forward Bryan Mbeumo before the Cameroon international saw a shot blocked by a defender.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

She beat her defender to the outside and then crossed the ball in to Tino, who scored the first goal of the half.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor