defender

Example Sentences

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Before he poured money into United’s selection of wine, he was a staunch defender of US Airways charging passengers for water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

He is, usually, a doughty defender of the government and he still was.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

France are some outfit and no defender will be relishing seeing any of their forwards zig-zagging their way towards goal.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

His public defender stood beside him, lifted a legal pad full of notes, and cleared his throat.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings