defender

Example Sentences

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McKinney told The Times he envisions himself as “a protector, as the local prosecutor, and a defender, as the general counsel of the city.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Newcastle's 6ft 7in defender Dan Burn has since played as a left-back, tucking in to form a back three on the ball before defending as a left-back out of possession.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori is also expected to be left out, though Arsenal winger Noni Madueke is expected to make the cut - joining team-mates Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Ex-Arsenal defender Matt Upson felt the EFL had to send a strong message with the punishment.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

For students of color at Princeton, she was like an über-mentor, our ultra-hip and always outspoken defender in chief, and for this she was universally appreciated.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama