defender

Example Sentences

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This time, Arsenal have already agreed to sell defender Jakub Kiwior to Porto for an initial £14.7m.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The off-field upheaval will coincide with the need to appoint a new captain as Bernardo Silva leaves this summer, along with popular England defender John Stones, when their contracts expire, while more could follow.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Dutch defender Nathan Ake, keeper James Trafford, Rico Lewis and midfielder Mateo Kovacic have had their first-team minutes limited this term, and Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez could also be moved on.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Haymitch says she’s the best defender I have when Peeta goes off on some kind of tear about me.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins