defender

Example Sentences

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He provided the assist that drew the foul on Pau Cubarsi and got the Barcelona defender sent off.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He was no Churchillian defender of Western Christian civilization against the barbarian hordes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In a rather damning indictment of Newcastle's recruitment last summer, which he was heavily involved in, Howe named just one of his five outfield signings in his starting line-up, defender Malick Thiaw.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Harrison is undersized but was a good defender in the Big 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

A young man introduced himself to Zeitoun as the public defender.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers