defender
Example Sentences
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Portland defender Jrue Holiday executed a maneuver termed “pulling the chair” — moving completely away from the Spurs center, who clearly was expecting contact.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The analytics still painted the 2022 defensive player of the year as an effective defender and an efficient secondary playmaker.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal as a free agent in the summer.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Ex-England defender Nathaniel Clyne, 35, in his second spell at Selhurst Park, has been used sparingly this term.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The defender took off after Maya, who looped the ball over him, right to me, in front of the goal.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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