defender
Example Sentences
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His U.S. public defender didn’t respond to requests for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Both sides have struggled with injuries throughout this season, and Hearts will be without key defender Craig Halkett and influential midfielder Marc Leonard after both players had surgery on Achilles injuries.
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
The former Manchester United defender was wary of giving club rivals an edge.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
He crossed the ball between his legs, causing one defender to slip.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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