defender

Example Sentences

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The Americans hardly needed any help, but Australia gifted the U.S. its first goal anyway when defender Cameron Burgess deflected in a cross from Folarin Balogun in the 11th minute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Then, in the 43rd minute, defender Alex Freeman headed home a deflected shot to give the Americans complete control heading into the half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Kane is one of three players, alongside goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender John Stones, to remain in the side from 2018.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Forward Folarin Balogun, who scored twice against Paraguay, tore apart the Australian defense by sprinting past a defender down the left side and sending in a cross that turned into an own goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Her defender picked up the stack of papers on the table before him; Kira had watched him marking these papers meticulously as he listened to the accuser.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry