defender

Example Sentences

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Giuliani, a Republican, became a fierce defender of President Donald Trump, joining his personal legal team in Trump's first White House term.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

That makes him the single most impactful defender in the entire league.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

After the game, defender Ethan Ampadu said Leeds had put themselves in a "strong position" before the final three games of the season.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As one of only two renters on the City Council, Yaroslavsky is a staunch defender of tenant rights and recently voted to lower the cap for rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Anyway, I swung my leg back to kick, but the ball went rolling right under me, through my legs, to the other Palmetto defender, who cleared it away.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor