defender

Example Sentences

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There is no place in the squad for Ashley Phillips, the Spurs defender on loan at Stoke City who Wales are hoping will switch allegiance from England to play for them.

From BBC

Wilson, the public defender, described an outpouring of grief and anger in Australia that is "unprecedented, extraordinary and absolutely understandable".

From Barron's

Coach JJ Redick set the play up to miss it to the right side because that was supposed to be the side with just one defender.

From Los Angeles Times

Dowman took the ball in dangerous areas and did not look fazed with the situation of the game as he tried to take on defenders at will.

From BBC

Meanwhile, his cult is such that defenders are dismissing his alleged victims as weak-willed crybabies.

From Los Angeles Times