defender
Example Sentences
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Hart added: “People make plays — defenders, guys, catch the ball. Quarterbacks might have some throws that you want back. It’s just a part of the football game.”
From Los Angeles Times
They acknowledge the 27-country bloc is unwieldy but see it as a defender of European sovereignty.
Juventus went close when defender Lloyd Kelly hit the upright but eventually got the breakthrough and moved up to third place, level on points with AC Milan.
From Barron's
He also thought referee Rob Jones should have shown City defender Ruben Dias a second yellow card in the second half.
From BBC
Aware of the danger these players possess, defenders are drawn towards the City attackers, which in turn frees up space in the wide areas, allowing Nunes and O'Reilly to receive the ball unmarked.
From BBC
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