defender

Example Sentences

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Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo is the only defender to edge Moroccan Hakimi for goal contributions in this season's competition, making five assists and scoring once.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Federal public defender Tezira Abe stressed that Allen was presumed innocent and said he had no prior arrests or convictions on his record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Stones was Pep Guardiola's second signing at City, becoming the world's second most expensive defender at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Before he poured money into United’s selection of wine, he was a staunch defender of US Airways charging passengers for water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

With him out, my best defender was gone.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely