defender

Example Sentences

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Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury and is set to miss out on England's World Cup campaign.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

And while he had another defender, Cristhian Mosquera, on the bench, Mosquera is much more of an out-and-out defender and Arteta wanted to stay on the front foot.

From BBC • May 10, 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

The defender took off after Maya, who looped the ball over him, right to me, in front of the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor