defender

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, midfielder Enzo Fernandez and defender Levi Colwill are among those known to have discussed potential new contracts in the past six months.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Cuauhtémoc Ortega, the chief federal defender for the Central District of California, who personally represented Orellana and other protesters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

It was this understanding that made the French philosophe so eloquent a defender of the rule of law and so severe a critic of direct taxation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The England defender, 33, was sent off and conceded a penalty in the 78th minute of the 2-2 draw at Vitality Stadium for pulling down Evanilson in the box.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Our attorney leaned over to whisper that the Griswalds would be assigned a public defender.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings