defender

Example Sentences

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The England defender has seen Villa's rise and knows that Wednesday offers a special opportunity to write another chapter in that story.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Ron Zember, a New York-based finance manager and Coke Zero defender, echoed this sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This time, Arsenal have already agreed to sell defender Jakub Kiwior to Porto for an initial £14.7m.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The defender took off after Maya, who looped the ball over him, right to me, in front of the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor