defender

Example Sentences

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And his replacement, Marco Rose, will be desperate for defender Marcos Senesi to stay in Dorset.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Ex-England defender Nathaniel Clyne, 35, in his second spell at Selhurst Park, has been used sparingly this term.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The Argentina defender had briefly grasped the ponytail of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and was shown a red card after referee Paul Tierney was sent to the screen.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

After Saturday's home defeat by Manchester United, footage went viral on social media of defender Wesley Fofana appearing to ignore attempts by first-team coach Justin Walker, one of Rosenior's assistants, to speak to him.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

His public defender stood beside him, lifted a legal pad full of notes, and cleared his throat.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings