defender
Example Sentences
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"At the moment it looks like Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham will be the two who are ahead of him," said former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha on BBC Final Score.
From BBC
By trading for Luke Kennard, who is an excellent shooter but inadequate defender, it seems as though the Lakers will disregard defense in the hopes of outscoring opponents.
From Los Angeles Times
These cells suppress powerful immune defenders, especially CD8+ T cells that are known for their cancer-fighting abilities.
From Science Daily
As a result, they have scored more tries, beaten more defenders and completed more offloads than at any time under Borthwick.
From BBC
But if the defenders didn't step up as passes were played, it left the two midfielders with huge spaces to cover.
From BBC
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