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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
protector sponsor supporter
STRONG
guardian

Example Sentences

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Ex-England defender Nathaniel Clyne, 35, in his second spell at Selhurst Park, has been used sparingly this term.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

And his replacement, Marco Rose, will be desperate for defender Marcos Senesi to stay in Dorset.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Yet, since the La Liga giants declared they were not interested in Konate, the France defender has broadly been on an upward ascent again.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The Arsenal defender escaped with a yellow card.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

Vocabulary lists containing defender

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -er, -or

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