defender
Example Sentences
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Sunderland's Trai Hume squandered a golden opportunity when the unmarked defender headed over from 12 yards on the stroke of half-time.
From Barron's
Calvert-Lewin thought he had extended his scoring streak when he prodded in 10 minutes from time but had strayed just beyond the last defender.
From Barron's
As a defender of Palestinian rights, he will have to reassure the city's Jewish community -- the largest in the US -- of his inclusive leadership.
From Barron's
He also made public that he disagreed with the club not signing a central defender after Levi Colwill injured his anterior cruciate ligament in pre-season.
From BBC
The future of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was one of the main talking points of the summer window as he was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.
From BBC
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