defender

Example Sentences

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As Bridges’ shot drops in, the most disruptive defender basketball has ever seen is stuck under the basket, unable to do a single thing to stop it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“We knew we were going to surprise a lot of people,” defender Marcelo Balboa added, “if we got out of the group.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I once openly cheered as Clark raced down the court, dribbled behind her back, skated past a helpless defender, and drained a three-pointer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

If he is confirmed as the election winner, the club will confirm the signings of former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate and Inter full-back Denzel Dumfries, in deals which have already been agreed.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The queen had to find another defender or today’s ordeal would be the least of her travails.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin