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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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Last year, defender Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid a month before his contract expired after the Spanish club paid a fee to release him early to play in the Club World Cup.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The ball appeared to strike Longelo's shoulder as it dropped before the defender cleared.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

With the score 5-4 in Bayern's favour in sudden death, Kahn again guessed correctly to deny defender Mauricio Pellegrino and end Bayern's 25-year wait for the trophy.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

However he did not convince in that role, even after he had a free run at it when the Northern Ireland defender was ruled out in January.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Our attorney leaned over to whisper that the Griswalds would be assigned a public defender.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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