defender

Example Sentences

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His talent and threat from the right wing is not new, and opposition defences often use two or sometimes three defenders to shut him down.

From BBC

County public defender’s office has not commented on the allegations.

From Los Angeles Times

If the ball goes behind the goal off a defender three times, the attacking team is awarded a penalty.

From BBC

The campaign ended in tears, however, after he injured his shoulder when challenged by Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final, lasting only 31 minutes of a 3-1 loss in Kiev.

From BBC

His tight control was a skill also shaped against the first 'defender' he ever faced - a Rottweiler.

From BBC