defender

Example Sentences

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The defender arrived on Merseyside nine years ago, when Jurgen Klopp signed him from Hull City for £8m.

From BBC • May 23, 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

Hodge, who brought in experienced Championship campaigners like defender John Egan and match-winner McBurnie, will now have a slightly bigger budget to work with for the coming season.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Newcastle's 6ft 7in defender Dan Burn has since played as a left-back, tucking in to form a back three on the ball before defending as a left-back out of possession.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The defender extended his hand to Zeitoun, and Zeitoun shook it.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers