defender
Example Sentences
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In making his argument to dismiss the case, Samuel Cross, a deputy federal public defender, said he was quoting the judge in calling it “amateur hour at the U.S. attorney’s office.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Cross, the deputy public defender representing Escobar, said the new evidence changed the view of the case and how they would have prepared for trial.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Harry Maguire's pull on Evanilson, which led to a penalty and a red card for the Manchester United defender, was backed 4:1.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The White Wolves boast players such as Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov and former Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov and will hope to make an impact in a group featuring Portugal, Colombia and DR Congo.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
A lorry loaded with sofas and shelves and tables was parked by the side, and a man stood beside it talking to a young female civil defender wearing khaki jeans and canvas shoes.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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