defender

Example Sentences

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Before he poured money into United’s selection of wine, he was a staunch defender of US Airways charging passengers for water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

This season under Danny Rohl since October, the defender has not been an automatic starter, with Dujon Sterling often preferred at right-back.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The analytics still painted the 2022 defensive player of the year as an effective defender and an efficient secondary playmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It was claimed the post came from Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella's barber.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

With him out, my best defender was gone.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely