defender

Example Sentences

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Before he poured money into United’s selection of wine, he was a staunch defender of US Airways charging passengers for water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

He is a flag bearer for post-war liberal democracy, a defender of the rules-based international order.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The analytics still painted the 2022 defensive player of the year as an effective defender and an efficient secondary playmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Portland defender Jrue Holiday executed a maneuver termed “pulling the chair” — moving completely away from the Spurs center, who clearly was expecting contact.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A lorry loaded with sofas and shelves and tables was parked by the side, and a man stood beside it talking to a young female civil defender wearing khaki jeans and canvas shoes.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie