defender

Example Sentences

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The replays showed that Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy had played the German winger onside by the smallest of margins.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"I'm a big defender of freedom of expression, peaceful protests," he told the BBC.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

That makes him the single most impactful defender in the entire league.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard became the third player this season to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in Saturday's 1-1 draw at relegated Wolves.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

It occurred to Kira that Jamison had been her defender, had been the one responsible for her being here at all in this new life.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry