defender

Example Sentences

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There was a lot of interest in the defender, whose deal had been due to expire in June.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Those results sparked frustration among fans, while further scrutiny followed comments involving vice‑captain Fernandez and defender Marc Cucurella, who publicly criticised the club's transfer policy.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Captain of Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning team, the former defender does not have a scintillating managerial pedigree.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He kicked the ball back to me, set a screen on the defender and let me go in for the winning layup.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña