defender

Example Sentences

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She can shoot from range at 32.6% and is a tough perimeter defender and can bang in the post at 6-foot-4.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Netherlands international Brobbey was involved in a second-half incident at the Stadium of Light when he nudged Tottenham defender Cristian Romero into his own goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In a rather damning indictment of Newcastle's recruitment last summer, which he was heavily involved in, Howe named just one of his five outfield signings in his starting line-up, defender Malick Thiaw.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Taking care of Alyah in the evenings fell mostly to Alex, the quiet defender for the Under Fifteen Fugees, who would hurry home after soccer practice in time for Generose to leave for work.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John