defender

Example Sentences

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With the score 5-4 in Bayern's favour in sudden death, Kahn again guessed correctly to deny defender Mauricio Pellegrino and end Bayern's 25-year wait for the trophy.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Meanwhile, Arteta has options at left-back and has rotated this season between Italian full-back Riccardo Calafiori, Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie and academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

However he did not convince in that role, even after he had a free run at it when the Northern Ireland defender was ruled out in January.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Key defender Alex Gogic says McLeish could do more with greater time, though, and would be happy for him to stay on.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The sea which was their doom had also been their last defender on every other tide.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White