defender
Example Sentences
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Alameda County officials introduced a proposal for these designated zones in November; on Thursday, officials will incorporate feedback from the county’s sheriff, district attorney, probation department, and public defender, the Oaklandside reported.
From Los Angeles Times
The decision is technically correct in law, because Haaland was offside and in direct contact with a defender who could possibly have stopped the ball going into the goal.
From BBC
Barry got there first and was kicked by the Arsenal defender.
From BBC
Last week, the UN's human rights office said the elections would "take place in an environment marked by widespread repression and intimidation against the political opposition, human rights defenders, journalists and those with dissenting views".
From BBC
The former defender spent two years with Liverpool before joining Real, where he won two Champions League titles.
From BBC
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