defender

Example Sentences

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Our house—the Novis family—we are great pretenders and defenders.

From Literature

Batlle is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world but it is understood she is keen for a return to the Women's Super League.

From BBC

"The biggest single reason that the English clubs have been dominant so far is the financial power of the Premier League," former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock told BBC Sport.

From BBC

Unlike people held under criminal jurisdiction, detained immigrants lack a public defender or any insight into how long they must stay.

From Salon

Madel had presented himself as a defender of public safety and the rule of law, often emphasizing his work representing officers in high-profile cases.

From Barron's