defender

Example Sentences

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Tuchel has spoken repeatedly about his admiration for Manchester City centre-back John Stones but because of fitness issues, the defender has only been available for four of England's 10 games since he took over.

From BBC

Attorneys in each of the cases were informed, including the public defender’s office, according to a letter obtained by The Times from Sonoma County prosecutors to the public defender’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

"He has got all the attributes to be one of the best left-backs in the world," the Newcastle United defender said of team-mate Lewis Hall.

From BBC

There is no place in the squad for Ashley Phillips, the Spurs defender on loan at Stoke City who Wales are hoping will switch allegiance from England to play for them.

From BBC

Wilson, the public defender, described an outpouring of grief and anger in Australia that is "unprecedented, extraordinary and absolutely understandable".

From Barron's