defender

Example Sentences

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Drifting inside from the left of the box, the defender used his weaker right foot to stroke the ball inside Dimitrievski's near post.

From Barron's

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who was covering the game for Sky Sports, said it "feels so unjust".

From BBC

"At the moment it looks like Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham will be the two who are ahead of him," said former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha on BBC Final Score.

From BBC

By trading for Luke Kennard, who is an excellent shooter but inadequate defender, it seems as though the Lakers will disregard defense in the hopes of outscoring opponents.

From Los Angeles Times

These cells suppress powerful immune defenders, especially CD8+ T cells that are known for their cancer-fighting abilities.

From Science Daily