defender

Example Sentences

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The Blades made several offers for Thomas but Lampard made it clear he wanted the defender to stay and has forged a strong bond.

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

The EFF, a nonprofit organization that advocates for free speech and privacy rights online, has long been a defender of Section 230.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Cornella's stadium has a capacity of 1,500 capacity, while Arsenal keeper David Raya and ex-Barcelona and Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba both came through the club's ranks.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

She beat her defender to the outside and then crossed the ball in to Tino, who scored the first goal of the half.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor