defender

Example Sentences

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Dominic Solanke bundled home to reduce the deficit kicking the back of City defender Marc Guehi's leg in the act of scoring, but VAR reviewed the incident and the goal was allowed to stand.

From Barron's

Djokovic might be the greatest defender ever to pick up a tennis racket, but losing even half a step made all the difference against a human flywheel like Alcaraz.

From The Wall Street Journal

That eventually led him to obtaining a law degree in San Francisco, where after an intern stint as a public defender, he decided he wanted to be a trial attorney, fighting in court.

From Los Angeles Times

Our house—the Novis family—we are great pretenders and defenders.

From Literature

Batlle is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world but it is understood she is keen for a return to the Women's Super League.

From BBC