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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
protector sponsor supporter
STRONG
guardian

Example Sentences

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But the former England defender has not featured for the Blues since February because of an ankle injury and has decided now is the time to end her career.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Allen’s federal public defender emphasized he had no prior arrests or convictions on his record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Federal public defender Tezira Abe stressed that Allen was presumed innocent and said he had no prior arrests or convictions on his record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

When he reaches his level, he is a top central defender.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Tino and a Lake Windsor defender both lunged for it and smacked into each other.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

Vocabulary lists containing defender

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