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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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At Monday’s hearing, Allen’s federal public defender stressed that he was presumed innocent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

England defender John Stones said he "lived all my dreams out" at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at the end of the season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo is the only defender to edge Moroccan Hakimi for goal contributions in this season's competition, making five assists and scoring once.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He was led out of the room as the defender opened the file for the next prisoner.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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