defender

Example Sentences

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The shot clock was running out, a defender was draped all over him, and he had no option left but a desperate leaning heave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

After regulation and extra time ended with the score at 1-1, a miss by defender Gabriel Magalhaes was enough to hand the Parisians the trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Australia captain Sam Kerr is available on a free deal following her exit from Chelsea, while the Blues are set to sign Arsenal's versatile defender Katie McCabe.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It is understood the Women's Super League club also have a verbal agreement in place to sign Spain defender Mapi Leon, who left Barcelona last month after nine years there.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

She and staff attorney Kristen Nelson, a Harvard Law grad who had worked at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, the nation's premier public defender office, met with Marsha repeatedly.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson