defender

Example Sentences

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Autonomous systems that require no such links and can coordinate with each other in a fight will pose a far greater challenge to a defender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Although it is a structured shape, central defender Dayot Upamecano stepped into midfield to press Arda Guler.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Cuauhtémoc Ortega, the chief federal defender for the Central District of California, who personally represented Orellana and other protesters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Atkins is an elite perimeter defender and a decent three-point shooter who can drive offense alongside Plum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Will was a post-grad senior and a strong defender, but he relied too much on his jump shot, which most of the time clanked off the rim.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan