defender

Example Sentences

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Caligiuri faked right then cut left, the beaten defender sticking his right leg out wildly in protest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I once openly cheered as Clark raced down the court, dribbled behind her back, skated past a helpless defender, and drained a three-pointer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The essential thing to understand about Mr. Putin, she begins, is that he isn’t a Marxist or a communist or even a defender of Leninism or Stalinism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Parry: Well, I’ve been a public defender here for a little under four years, and in just four years I’ve seen the type of violence increase and the amount of violence increase.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones