defender

Example Sentences

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Former Liverpool, West Ham and Real defender Arbeloa's appointment fits within that same pattern.

From BBC

Alameda County officials introduced a proposal for these designated zones in November; on Thursday, officials will incorporate feedback from the county’s sheriff, district attorney, probation department, and public defender, the Oaklandside reported.

From Los Angeles Times

The decision is technically correct in law, because Haaland was offside and in direct contact with a defender who could possibly have stopped the ball going into the goal.

From BBC

Barry got there first and was kicked by the Arsenal defender.

From BBC

Last week, the UN's human rights office said the elections would "take place in an environment marked by widespread repression and intimidation against the political opposition, human rights defenders, journalists and those with dissenting views".

From BBC