defender

Example Sentences

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"It's a monumental night for Leeds United," former Manchester United defender Gary Neville told Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He was no Churchillian defender of Western Christian civilization against the barbarian hordes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

It is the second consecutive league game in which United have had a defender sent off, after Harry Maguire saw a red card in the 2-2 draw at Bournemouth before the international break.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Harrison is undersized but was a good defender in the Big 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Their public defender was a young-looking man with thinning red hair.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings