defender

Example Sentences

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In a rather damning indictment of Newcastle's recruitment last summer, which he was heavily involved in, Howe named just one of his five outfield signings in his starting line-up, defender Malick Thiaw.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Harrison is undersized but was a good defender in the Big 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

James quickly went by a defender on a back-door cut, took a pass from Luke Kennard and threw down a two-handed, rim-rattling dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The defender added: "The nine years I'll look back on with a big smile on my face."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Nick didn’t know it until the attack was under way, but he had a powerful defender of his own—good old Mom, the white queen.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements