defender

Example Sentences

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Giuliani, a Republican, became a fierce defender of President Donald Trump, joining his personal legal team in Trump's first White House term.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

"You can't go into these games with slow starts and let Lyon build momentum," former Arsenal defender Anita Asante said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

That makes him the single most impactful defender in the entire league.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

As one of only two renters on the City Council, Yaroslavsky is a staunch defender of tenant rights and recently voted to lower the cap for rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

My public defender means well, but there's no way I'm going to testify in an outfit designed by Liz Claiborne.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris