defender

Example Sentences

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Cuauhtémoc Ortega, the chief federal defender for the Central District of California, who personally represented Orellana and other protesters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Tottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He was no Churchillian defender of Western Christian civilization against the barbarian hordes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"It's a monumental night for Leeds United," former Manchester United defender Gary Neville told Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When told I'd better hire a good attorney, I ask them to give me a public defender, whoever's available—it makes no difference to me.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris