defender

Example Sentences

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His U.S. public defender didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"There's no ball and there'd just be cones all around the pitch," says the former England defender, 48.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The Reds scored three goals in six second-half minutes after Benitez brought on midfielder Dietmar Hamann for defender Steve Finnan.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

England lost Beckham to injury just before half-time and Rooney was sent off after 62 minutes for a stamp on defender Ricardo Carvalho.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The defender extended his hand to Zeitoun, and Zeitoun shook it.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers