defender

Example Sentences

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The former Real defender succeeded Xabi Alonso, who lasted six months in the role, in January.

From BBC • May 8, 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

He was the first fisherman to retrain as an environmental defender under a pioneering project to replenish the Caribbean coral ecosystem.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The Dutch defender has also stressed the need for "a lot of work to be done behind the scenes" to avoid a repeat of their disappointing Premier League title defence.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

What if she’d been able to afford to pay a lawyer to defend Richard when he was fourteen instead of letting him be represented by the public defender?

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater