defender

Example Sentences

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The replays showed that Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy had played the German winger onside by the smallest of margins.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"I'm a big defender of freedom of expression, peaceful protests," he told the BBC.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

"You can't go into these games with slow starts and let Lyon build momentum," former Arsenal defender Anita Asante said.

From BBC • May 2, 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