defender

Example Sentences

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However he did not convince in that role, even after he had a free run at it when the Northern Ireland defender was ruled out in January.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Key defender Alex Gogic says McLeish could do more with greater time, though, and would be happy for him to stay on.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

McKinney told The Times he envisions himself as “a protector, as the local prosecutor, and a defender, as the general counsel of the city.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

A ball dropping, a defender flailing and a striker as cool as can be, cushioning the ball up and over a stranded goalkeeper.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Our attorney leaned over to whisper that the Griswalds would be assigned a public defender.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings