defender

Example Sentences

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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

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

It was not a good pass by the German midfielder, straight to the feet of the Manchester City defender.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Haymitch says she’s the best defender I have when Peeta goes off on some kind of tear about me.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins