defender

Example Sentences

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Status quo defenders say the ultralow pay befits a citizen legislature.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mendoza slalomed past a lineman, trucked through a linebacker and launched himself Superman-style, extending the ball over the goal line just as two more Miami defenders crashed into his ribs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The England defender, who has been linked with some of Europe's top clubs, almost joined Liverpool last summer, and was out of contract at the end of this season.

From BBC

The former Arsenal manager's proposal is that if "any part of your body is on the same line as the defender, you're not offside".

From BBC

And it is deliberate handball which can be Arsenal's only claim for a penalty against Forest defender Aina.

From BBC