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

He called Dorrian, Coleman, his father and the St Catherine's chairman into the referee's changing room and a deal was agreed to bring the young defender to the club for their top-flight return.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Both sides have struggled with injuries throughout this season, and Hearts will be without key defender Craig Halkett and influential midfielder Marc Leonard after both players had surgery on Achilles injuries.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It is understood Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has also made the preliminary list.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Josiah slipped around his defender on the left side, and dribbled downfield at a full gallop before taking a clean shot into the right side of the net: 3-0, Fugees.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John