defender

Example Sentences

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By rolling his defender and facing the opposition's goal when the game becomes stretched, he has added to his arsenal of assists by playing through balls to Erling Haaland running in behind.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

His U.S. public defender didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He called Dorrian, Coleman, his father and the St Catherine's chairman into the referee's changing room and a deal was agreed to bring the young defender to the club for their top-flight return.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"There's no ball and there'd just be cones all around the pitch," says the former England defender, 48.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Cole’s father had refused to pay additional legal fees, and now a public defender would be assigned.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen