defender

Example Sentences

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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

Harrison is undersized but was a good defender in the Big 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

An incredibly efficient shooter, Brown has size and is a three-level scorer who has been a top perimeter defender in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

She beat her defender to the outside and then crossed the ball in to Tino, who scored the first goal of the half.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor