defender

Example Sentences

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Giuliani, a Republican, became a fierce defender of President Donald Trump, joining his personal legal team in Trump's first White House term.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

That makes him the single most impactful defender in the entire league.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

After the game, defender Ethan Ampadu said Leeds had put themselves in a "strong position" before the final three games of the season.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

In a decade as a public defender, he’s handled more than 1,000 adult and hundreds of juvenile cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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