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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
protector sponsor supporter
STRONG
guardian

Example Sentences

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"Manchester City are smelling blood," former Manchester United defender Gary Neville said on Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

An incredibly efficient shooter, Brown has size and is a three-level scorer who has been a top perimeter defender in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

James quickly went by a defender on a back-door cut, took a pass from Luke Kennard and threw down a two-handed, rim-rattling dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Bury defender Chris Brass' attempted clearance smashed into his own face before trickling past a young Kasper Schmeichel in Bury's goal.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The public defender stood back and indicated Digger’s mom.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

Vocabulary lists containing defender

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