defender

Example Sentences

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Ron Zember, a New York-based finance manager and Coke Zero defender, echoed this sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The England defender has seen Villa's rise and knows that Wednesday offers a special opportunity to write another chapter in that story.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The ball came off the arm of United forward Bryan Mbeumo before the Cameroon international saw a shot blocked by a defender.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He crossed the ball between his legs, causing one defender to slip.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty