defender

Example Sentences

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The shot clock was running out, a defender was draped all over him, and he had no option left but a desperate leaning heave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand went further, when asked whether Yamal is already better than Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at a similar age.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

They will be ambitious in the transfer window and have already secured the signings of West Ham forward Shekiera Martinez and Dutch defender Caitlin Dijkstra.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Natali Ray’s children say they learned of their mom’s November 19 arrest at L’Auberge Provençale when a Virginia public defender called.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The public defender closed his eyes to indicate that Zeitoun should stop talking.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers