defender

Example Sentences

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The Avalanche questioned the call, claiming Kings defender Drew Doughty had pushed Drury from behind, but they lost the challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“He’s a big, tall guy, but I see him most of the time smiling and laughing,” defender Duje Caleta-Car says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Rather than exhausting ourselves in an unwinnable race, we must move to a model where the act of engagement imposes a heavy toll on the attacker, while the defender stands still.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Cornella's stadium has a capacity of 1,500 capacity, while Arsenal keeper David Raya and ex-Barcelona and Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba both came through the club's ranks.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

She beat her defender to the outside and then crossed the ball in to Tino, who scored the first goal of the half.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor