defender

Example Sentences

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The Newcastle United defender was doubled over with his hands covering his face after his side conceded another late winner in a 2-1 Premier League defeat against Bournemouth at St James' Park.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Manchester City continue to prioritise a move for Newcastle United's England defender Tino Livramento, 23, but are also looking at alternatives.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Rather than exhausting ourselves in an unwinnable race, we must move to a model where the act of engagement imposes a heavy toll on the attacker, while the defender stands still.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A defender relying on after-the-fact interpretation has already yielded the advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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