defender

Example Sentences

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Ron Zember, a New York-based finance manager and Coke Zero defender, echoed this sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The England defender has seen Villa's rise and knows that Wednesday offers a special opportunity to write another chapter in that story.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

George puts it through his legs of the last Benfica defender, goes into the box and the goalkeeper comes out.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

His public defender stood beside him, lifted a legal pad full of notes, and cleared his throat.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings