defender

Example Sentences

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In making his argument to dismiss the case, Samuel Cross, a deputy federal public defender, said he was quoting the judge in calling it “amateur hour at the U.S. attorney’s office.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Cross, the deputy public defender representing Escobar, said the new evidence changed the view of the case and how they would have prepared for trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Amad went down inside the area after Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert appeared to place two hands on him.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"We know we can go to Stamford Bridge and turn this result around," Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The defender extended his hand to Zeitoun, and Zeitoun shook it.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers