defender

Example Sentences

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He was the first fisherman to retrain as an environmental defender under a pioneering project to replenish the Caribbean coral ecosystem.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Shakira, who has two sons from a former relationship with ex-Spain and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, also sang Hips Don't Lie at the 2006 closing ceremony in Germany.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The defender enjoyed a solid Major League Soccer career spanning a decade between 2006 and 2016, appearing for New York Red Bulls, Toronto, Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Giuliani, a Republican, became a fierce defender of President Donald Trump, joining his personal legal team in Trump's first White House term.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

The repetitions of Vandara’s accusations were recited, and the defender again and again reiterated the amendment that said exceptions could be made.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry