defender

Example Sentences

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"The defender jumps with his left arm up and his fist is right on his head as the ball lands," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"There's no ball and there'd just be cones all around the pitch," says the former England defender, 48.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Marcus Smart resurrected his career as a tenacious defender at 32 years old.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Also, 2023 first-round pick Cason Wallace, an elite defender and efficient offensive contributor, delivered the dagger Thursday with eight fourth-quarter points.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

A Kinnow defender took Maya down in the penalty area, and he blew the whistle right away.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor