defender

Example Sentences

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Portland defender Jrue Holiday executed a maneuver termed “pulling the chair” — moving completely away from the Spurs center, who clearly was expecting contact.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In 2024, Tavernier scored against Hibernian to become British football's highest scoring defender with 131 goals.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The analytics still painted the 2022 defensive player of the year as an effective defender and an efficient secondary playmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"He was so influential," said defender Robert Huth, a key member of the Foxes' title-winning squad.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He would be allowed a phone call, would learn about the charges against him, might even see a public defender or a judge.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers