defender

Example Sentences

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Allen’s federal public defender emphasized he had no prior arrests or convictions on his record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

That said, Arsenal defender Gabriel should have really conceded a penalty at Newcastle earlier this season as his arm, when sliding, was raised very high and the deflection off the body was negligible.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Federal public defender Tezira Abe stressed that Allen was presumed innocent and said he had no prior arrests or convictions on his record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo is the only defender to edge Moroccan Hakimi for goal contributions in this season's competition, making five assists and scoring once.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

At the checkpoint, Richard spoke Igbo to the civil defender.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie