defender

Example Sentences

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That makes him the single most impactful defender in the entire league.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

That was until Farke made an almighty roll of the dice, summoning Calvert-Lewin and defender Jaka Bijol from the bench to switch from a 4-3-3 to a 3-5-2.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As one of only two renters on the City Council, Yaroslavsky is a staunch defender of tenant rights and recently voted to lower the cap for rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

BBC Sport understands the 29-year-old defender has signed a two-year deal.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

It occurred to Kira that Jamison had been her defender, had been the one responsible for her being here at all in this new life.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry