defender

Example Sentences

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The shot clock was running out, a defender was draped all over him, and he had no option left but a desperate leaning heave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Natali Ray’s children say they learned of their mom’s November 19 arrest at L’Auberge Provençale when a Virginia public defender called.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Former Arsenal defender and Premier League winner Matthew Upson told BBC Sport that Havertz's early goal killed the game in one sense.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Our attorney leaned over to whisper that the Griswalds would be assigned a public defender.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings