defender

Example Sentences

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She told me her ex was a public defender, and he had shared stories about the lives people carry beneath the facts of their cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

France defender Ibrahima Konate is "deeply saddened" that he was unable to say goodbye to Liverpool supporters after confirmation he will leave the club this summer.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Natali Ray’s children say they learned of their mom’s November 19 arrest at L’Auberge Provençale when a Virginia public defender called.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

As a lawyer, he was a defender of African leaders and trade unionists.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela