defender
Example Sentences
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Liverpool defender Andy Robertson would like to remain at Liverpool beyond this summer when his contract expires - but says he's "a player who wants to play".
From BBC
The former Arsenal manager says that if "any part of your body is on the same line as the defender, you're not offside".
From BBC
Former Liverpool, West Ham and Real defender Arbeloa's appointment fits within that same pattern.
From BBC
Alameda County officials introduced a proposal for these designated zones in November; on Thursday, officials will incorporate feedback from the county’s sheriff, district attorney, probation department, and public defender, the Oaklandside reported.
From Los Angeles Times
The decision is technically correct in law, because Haaland was offside and in direct contact with a defender who could possibly have stopped the ball going into the goal.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.