How To Use Defender In A Sentence

  • Church of Constantinople was still strong, as is shown by the great work of S. Theodore of the S.udium, famous as a hymn-writer, a liturgiologist, and a defender of the faith. The Church and the Barbarians Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 461 to A.D. 1003
  • Oklahoma had an extra blocker ‘chip’ Wright and then move on to another defender more often than they double-teamed him outright.
  • He is a solid on the ball defender, which makes up for his unorthodox offensive game.
  • Upon these, and along the walls, which in most castles were topped by a parapet and a kind of embrasure called crennels, the defenders of the castle were stationed during a siege, and from thence discharged arrows, darts, stones, and every kind of annoyance they could procure, upon their enemies. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2)
  • The modern historian sees greater variety than the thesis's defenders wished to concede.
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  • Unlike the Celtic centre-back, the Ibrox defender was allowed to swither over an offer from Dundee United.
  • Carpenter scrambled out of the pocket, pulled up at the line of scrimmage and shoveled the ball to Thompson, who outleaped two defenders under the goal post. USATODAY.com
  • The only defender with a legitimate excuse is CB Ryan McNeil, who is playing with a soft cast on his fractured forearm.
  • If the defender is in front or alongside the shooter, the ball is very exposed for a block.
  • Clive Tyldesley growls randomly as Davids skips past a defender.
  • To prevent such an assault, defenders were forced to attack the siege engines or their operators to prevent a breach in their fortifications.
  • Trip flares, attached to low pickets, can be placed around a position or in an ambush site, and may either be fired when an enemy touches a tripwire or initiated by the defender or ambusher.
  • His super-soft hands and slick moves force defenders to back off and give ground every time he approaches the blueline and he has the vision to find linemate Erik Thorell once the D swarms. Red Line: Dominant start has Canadian Seguin atop draft ranks
  • The loss of the barbican had also this unfortunate effect, that, notwithstanding the superior height of the castle walls, the besieged could not see from them, with the same precision as before, the operations of the enemy; for some straggling underwood approached so near the sallyport of the outwork, that the assailants might introduce into it whatever force they thought proper, not only under cover, but even without the knowledge of the defenders. Ivanhoe
  • His public defender says he expects Stiles to fight the more than 20 felony charges against him.
  • It's better to box the ears than to talk behind someone's back. That spoils the atmosphere ?FC Bayern M?nchen defender Bixente Lizarazu after he hit teammate Niko Kovac in the face during training.
  • Our trusty electric breaker was called for, and ear defenders were handed out - they were absolutely vital!
  • Oxfam refutes the argument used by defenders of the WTO agreement that the impact will be minimal in the ‘Third World,’ since most diseases there are long-standing and can be treated using unpatented drugs.
  • The America's Cup has always been a showcase for innovation: the 1895 victor, Defender, for example, used aluminum, steel and bronze in the hull, an unheard-of combination at the time.
  • America is a great country - from the master of slavery to a champion of civil rights and a defender of liberty and freedom, America is a symbol of great human spirit and justice. Dr T.P.Chia 
  • But the reserve's defenders were unswerving in their commitment to a greater cause: conserving the region's biodiversity for the benefit of mankind.
  • The country's only public defender of animals, Mr. Goetschel is a vegetarian who has no pets and avoids taking medication because of his opposition to research on lab animals.
  • DSK's defenders paint her as fragile and emotionally unstable. Times, Sunday Times
  • He would get appointed either a public defender or he would have some kind of indigent defense counsel that would be appointed for him.
  • As the world-at-large clearly knows now, the thirtieth America's Cup defense 2000 was a total annihilation of the Italian Prada Challenge by defenders Team New Zealand.
  • A very useful trick - and absurdly simple, too - is to notice when the defender looks away from his man.
  • The ball fell to Andy van der Meyde at the far post of the German goal, but before he could perform the necessary soft-shoe shuffle that would have enabled him to tee-up a shot, a German defender had closed him down.
  • American defender of theirs says just the same of their industrialism and free-trade; indeed, this gentleman, taking the bull by the horns, proposes that we should for the [78] future call industrialism culture, and the industrialists the men of culture, and then of course there can be no longer any misapprehension about their true character; and besides the pleasure of being wealthy and comfortable, they will have authentic recognition as vessels of sweetness and light. Culture and Anarchy
  • The third week into Mikel's internment in the Defender camp, Mahina sent him to find Tarja. TREASON KEEP
  • Instead, he's trying to go through two or three defenders during clutch times.
  • His next big step could well be to try and make an impact at Old Trafford, and, seemingly, the level-headed Belfast-born defender would not be fazed by the task.
  • The first defenders in our team are the strikers and they work very well. Times, Sunday Times
  • Reports indicate that the public defender representing Joseph Hall, who is now 11, may pursue an insanity defense.
  • Fighting took place in a giant petrified forest of blackened chimney stacks, where the defenders had little cover except the charred remains of the matchboard bungalows and workers 'settlements that ringed the town. Barbarossa
  • In the 31st minute, he beats the defenders to a high ball and races through on goal.
  • He beat the defenders to a pass and scored the only goal of the game.
  • I am not being drawn into a slanging match with the defenders of horse-drawn landaus on Blackpool Prom.
  • A strong and dependable defender who finished the season on a high. Times, Sunday Times
  • The next to be loved is the stranger, the orphan, the widow and the indigent, that is to say those citizens that are without a “defender”. Archive 2008-10-26
  • The Mexican force has been estimated at from 2, 400 to over 5, 000, the Alamo's defenders numbered only about 185, and Santa Anna declared he would give no quarter.
  • Atheists are people who think for themselves and defenders of reason, and their conviction that God does not exist is making a significant contribution to the development of thinking, rational and open- minded people. Dr T.P.Chia 
  • In a game, if the dribbler turns his back to the basket and his defender, the next closest defender should leave his man and go steal the ball.
  • He started out as a defender, moved to midfield and remained there in high school - where he was also the kicker for the football team.
  • We need to encourage new and daring defenders of science, gadflies in the name of critical inquiry; interpreters able to extend the public's understanding of science and its methods.
  • Rinaldo's men were lawless, and sometimes the supplies were not furnished in sufficient abundance, so that Rinaldo and his garrison got a bad name for taking by force what they could not obtain by gift; and we sometimes find Montalban spoken of as a nest of freebooters, and its defenders called a beggarly garrison. Legends of Charlemagne
  • America will never run... And we will always be grateful that liberty has found such brave defenders. George W. Bush 
  • Defenders of Dayton say its terms prohibit referendums in either of the two entities, and it's not clear Dodik will dare to proceed with an actual vote. Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
  • This resulted in the ‘Goal of the Match’, their young forward beating three defenders before firing a perfect cross goal shot into the net.
  • At right, the redoubt has opposed caponiers or ‘flanking angles’ designed to allow the defenders to fire into the ditches.
  • In the ensuing chaos, not only defenders but a great many townspeople were killed. Times, Sunday Times
  • Fabrizio Ravanelli had been impressive harrying the home defenders but had contributed little in attack until he took possession on the right touchline.
  • The fullbacks and wingers simply double up on Arsenal's two wingers, leaving the Central defenders one task, marking the two strikers.
  • Parts of the administration may be changing but others have been obdurate defenders of the status quo.
  • He chipped the ball over the head of a defender before volleying the ball to the back of the net from inside the penalty area.
  • But neither could defenders of the status quo point to conclusive proof that teaching passed muster. Times, Sunday Times
  • Ajet's header under pressure had put him in between the two last defenders, but referee Mr L. Williams spurned the chance to play advantage and whistled for the foul on the provider.
  • America is a great country - from the master of slavery to a champion of civil rights and a defender of liberty and freedom, America is a symbol of great human spirit and justice. Dr T.P.Chia 
  • Yet defenders of handwriting face a difficult battle with their target audience. Times, Sunday Times
  • Schweinsteiger chases down Jorge Guaga, forcing the burly defender to concede another corner.
  • Mr. Goetschel is the official animal lawyer for the Swiss canton of Zurich, a sort of public defender who represents the interests of pets, farm animals and wildlife.
  • He skipped past the defender's despairing lunge.
  • Breaking down the left side, Moen deked a defender and beat Khabibulin with a slap shot high to the glove side for his fourth goal. USATODAY.com
  • On the left, Bloody Post, a little in advance of the sangar, took its toll of the defenders. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918
  • The defenders are very strong and you must be able to withstand the rigour. The Sun
  • After the declarer and defenders are determined, each has the opportunity to discard and receive new cards.
  • He's 39, hit just .191 last season - when he wasn't missing half the year with an arthritic right knee, because "arthritic" is always a word you want to hear when it comes to elderly outfielders - and is a lousy defender, ranking below-average in UZR at all three outfield spots over his career. Mike Scioscia's tragic illness
  • America is a great country - from the master of slavery to a champion of civil rights and a defender of liberty and freedom, America is a symbol of great human spirit and justice. Dr T.P.Chia 
  • Graham Stuart tormented and teased Gary Ablett mercilessly throughout, beating the ex-Liverpool defender at will.
  • The 23-year-old's principal contribution to Chelsea attacks over the past few seasons has been to drop back to help the central defenders cover for Ashley Cole when the full-back embarks on one of his regular raids down the left. Passenger or driving force? The enigma of Mikel John Obi
  • Don't look for a vast improvement from the big, physical receivers who were able to outmuscle defenders in the past.
  • His height makes it almost impossible for a defender running backwards to outjump him. Times, Sunday Times
  • However, if the foreigner or the stateless person is a near relative of the defendant, and is appointed as the defender by the defendant in criminal cases, the People's count may approve.
  • The defenders were bamboozled, the crowd amazed. The Sun
  • With her now famous misogyny speech, a usually uninspiring leader was transformed overnight into a courageous defender of women's rights. Times, Sunday Times
  • He was very quick and nimble, which made him able to dance past defenders very quickly. The Sun
  • He gets into pass-blocking position so quickly that most defenders are unable to beat him with pure speed.
  • The judge appointed a federal public defender to represent him.
  • To explain why, let us start with the premise that the defenders of any progressive tax have to give some principled account of the optimal degree of tax progressivity.
  • But the linesman's flag stayed down, to the amazement of the home defenders. The Sun
  • When CCN replayed the Faux interview where Palin mentioned actual SC cases and newspapers she read, no one howled with laughter but instead defender her appearance at the Couric interview as a case of Palin being overcrammed. TIME.com: Top Stories
  • On the contrary, he's surprisingly mobile, able to bowl over defenders or fake them out.
  • The Young Player of the Year Award went to local-born defender Nicky Hunt.
  • With his back to goal and two defenders smothering him, he somehow manages to turn and make room for a shot, which he fires narrowly wide.
  • Mick McEvoy was the best Laois defender on view as he held Paul Flynn scoreless from play but the wing forward did finish with eight points from placed balls.
  • But the 22-year-old defender confessed the final result soured any celebrations he had planned.
  • If, and only if, you use a third-party anti-virus program that is also anti-malware (the best ones are), you can also disable the Windows Defender service.
  • This drift of players from second division Stepps to top side Western has also included defender Kenny Miller, who is also a member of the first team squad.
  • His defenders tend to argue that the operatic elements are anchored in believable plot strands. The Times Literary Supplement
  • We are the most passionate and non-objective defenders of our coast that I know of.
  • But his defenders note that the current excavation of the tunnel was initiated by the Labor government.
  • Liverpool have been alerted to Real Zaragoza's willingness to cash in on defender Gaby Milito.
  • Ronaldinho wastes a chance to flight a free-kick into the penalty area, hitting the first Japanese defender instead.
  • Although the defender hasn't played for them for three years, he still clings to the hope that he might yet make it to the World Cup finals.
  • All the same, the 1988 results give Socialist defenders of the mixed economy new ammunition to fire at would-be privatisers.
  • The right-foot shot from the Chile international was on target butwould not have troubled Foster had it not taken a deflection from theshoulder of United defender Rafael. Football.co.uk news feed
  • Central defenders try to kick you and Costa is turning it around and doing the same. The Sun
  • _Fidei Defensor_, or Defender of the Faith, a title which he jealously bore until his death, and which his successors, the sovereigns of Great Britain, with like humor have continued to bear ever since. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.
  • Who made you the great definer and defender of the category “American”, anyway? Matthew Yglesias » Head of State
  • He beat two defenders before unleashing a powerful low ball that shaved the inside of the post for a brilliant goal.
  • Both sides went on all-out attack from the first whistle, but Storeys took the lead when a Cartmel defender miskicked to tee up the ball for Nick Pinnington.
  • Dole's take is folksier than the more academic version offered up by Thomas Mann, a congressional scholar, who told The Post: "He played a unique role as a prime defender of the Senate during the decades of increasing power of the presidency. Story pick: The Byrd obits
  • But defender Andy Barlow will be sidelined for a month after straining a calf muscle in training.
  • The defenders were bamboozled, the crowd amazed. The Sun
  • He can spin by defenders on the baseline, draw double-teams and hit midrange jumpers.
  • When he is healthy, the cool, calm, collected Pope is America's best defender.
  • Of these Protectors there are two classes, which are not mutually exclusive, namely, the tutelary deities of individuals, and the defenders of the faith or tutelaries of the whole Church. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3
  • Publishers of The Lone Ranger comic were nonplussed when, enquiring about the banning of the squeaky clean defender of justice, it was explained that it was illegal to wear a mask in New Zealand.
  • He got round the defender using some slick footwork.
  • After being recalled earlier in the day, he beat the Rangers' Mike Richter with a wrist shot that had deflected off a defender.
  • The Defender on the Declarer's left leads the card to the first trick, after which the cards in the dummy are exposed and sorted by suit.
  • Under pressure, the Motherwell midfielder Simo Valakari tried to chop the ball back from the touchline to his central defender Grieg Denham.
  • The defenders were bamboozled, the crowd amazed. The Sun
  • Moss attacks vertically, using his speed to streak downfield and his size and leaping ability to snatch passes away from defenders.
  • He's a far better athlete than the defender covering him much of the time, but he doesn't make the defender pay for that.
  • Mr. Carter is not a defender of the medium he’s covered for so long; nor an extoller, like some, of its innumerable virtues. The Boob Tube Respected��� Television Without the Villains
  • Japan retrieved a draw out of this though, largely thanks to the boot of the big defender inadvertently slotting beyond his own keeper.
  • Some would consider that a huge burden to bear, especially if, like the former international defender, they were appointed after the transfer window had shut leaving little scope for even a minor rejig of personnel.
  • However, a defender cannot even hope to outrun a crisp pass.
  • Everybody knows our defenders are good players and the understanding between them now is better. The Sun
  • When the Slovakian defender had cause to whack his napper at another careering ball, there was no doubt as to where it would end up.
  • He has become a staunch defender of his adopted home. Times, Sunday Times
  • Now the auction for County defender Craig Short will begin.
  • Graham knows his defender should be learning his trade by the occasional appearance in a winning team to breed confidence.
  • Meanwhile, their defenders in the media were practically apoplectic about the gall of non-experts using data they can't possibly understand in order to advance their own bizarre conspiracy theories.
  • Similarly, take the art of dribbling past a defender. Times, Sunday Times
  • Defenders have advanced to a state of cognitive dissonance, an awareness that beliefs conflict with evidence.
  • According to one reader, who for the sake of his career shall remain nameless, ecstasy tablets on Merseyside at the time owed their nickname to a piece of rhyming slang derived from the former Liverpool defender Gary Ablett. Which club started the most managers on the road to football success?
  • He knows when to explode into the shot - when the defender is off balance or has stiffened his knees or has moved in too close.
  • Newsome is just the sort of defender we need if we are to compete at the highest level.
  • The fact is that no one believes these threats and no one takes a blind bit of notice because they all know that when push comes to shove the maker of the threat wants to be seen as being acceptably more communautaire than he or she is a staunch defender of British Independence. Archive 2007-09-02
  • Defense attorney, Public Deputy Defender, William Quest, called the insinuations - which would buffer the prosecution attempts to add a Hate Crime's charge onto the already onerous Murder One charge - was labeled a "stunt" by Maeve Fox, the district attorny in the case as McInerney was in the middle of writing a paper on Adolph Hitler. MOC Blog
  • He has been part of this Liverpool team all season, and putting your best defender into the team rarely upsets the balance. Times, Sunday Times
  • The great defender of traditional liturgy could also be its critic when he thought the fog of incense was merely hiding a vacancy at the altar.
  • In one move last week, he was cornered close to the byeline by two Bolton defenders as a high pass was floated towards him.
  • His height makes it almost impossible for a defender running backwards to outjump him. Times, Sunday Times
  • The defender launches his pre-emptive counter-attack a split second after the attacker prepares to strike.
  • The midfielder's 12th minute shot from distance took a deflection off Blues defender Joseph Yobo to beat Tim Howard and put the Reds on their way to victory at Goodison Park.
  • I'm sort of a blend of MY acolyte, lobbist, defender, and shinguard against verbal ripping, but I think (without looking it up) these eight games are his worst streak ever in the majors. Lone Star Ball
  • He is one of the fastest and most direct forwards in the Premiership and a constant thorn in the side of opposing defenders.
  • He has no problem creating separation from defenders, but he runs undisciplined routes and rarely fights for the ball.
  • He dribbled past two defenders and scored a magnificent goal.
  • England's really slick play this autumn has been based on tying up defenders with decoy runners and then getting outside the opposition with some crisp passing. Times, Sunday Times
  • He is a controversial and outspoken defender of the operatic form, and a passionate advocate of opera in English.
  • Defenders of the selection of Mr. Feinberg point to his almost three years spent as a pro bono Special Master of the fund that compensated victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
  • The choice of goalkeepers and defenders is relatively simple but that is not the case in midfield and attack. Times, Sunday Times
  • Around Karbala, Iraqi defenders pounded suspected military positions in the ancient town.
  • He ran the length of the pitch, knocking Leigh defenders down like skittles to score a sensational try and claim victory for Keighley.
  • All right, say his defenders, how many of his fellow countrymen could do better?
  • He was very quick and nimble, which made him able to dance past defenders very quickly. The Sun
  • If a punch is aimed at the face, the defender steps out to intercept it before it gains momentum.
  • The three stood in silence and watched as the defenders made final adjustments to their armor and their horses' tack.
  • Bet the media ain't bringing that up to show this confederate flag defender is nothing but a scum bag .... CNN Poll of Polls: Obama approval holding steady
  • He shouldered off a defender and shot at goal.
  • Her lawyer was a public defender appointed by the court.
  • His image as a defender of the national interest made him popular among the masses.
  • They were given a tumultuous welcome by the defenders. Times, Sunday Times
  • Witness Cris, the hairless Lyon defender who in the Madrid game put Ronaldo and Higuaín in his combless pocket. The New Republic - All Feed
  • Similarly, according to many defenders of naturalism, philosophy is not discontinuous with science.
  • Conservatives , libertarians, and other defenders of free enterprise are becoming more outspoken and more articulate.
  • McNair rolls right and hits McCareins for another first down, between three Steelers defenders.
  • Has the comical and enviable habit of making most defenders look not unlike Wile E Coyote in pursuit of the roadrunner when he puts his foot down.
  • His effort only succeeded in deflecting the ball past the defender and subsequently into the corner of the net past the unsighted Stephen Kelly in the De La Salle goal.
  • Video re-runs hinted that Dowie had impeded a defender thus giving Quinn the necessary space but it seemed a harsh decision.
  • When he saw a hole, he bolted up the middle and hurdled over a defender and ran into the end zone. High School Quarterback Marky Thompkins Hurdles Over Defender (VIDEO)
  • Krauthammer also asks a question: “If you’re an ally, what are you going to think about America as your defender and America as a deterrer of an attack on you?” Krauthammer: Obama’s nuclear policy is “either insane or ridiculous”
  • If the defender lunges toward you, quickly take a longer step with the same foot and simultaneously push the ball out and drive right around his hip.
  • This stance allows the defender to be on balance, to be strong and to be agile.
  • But his low centre of gravity, immense power and deceptive turn of pace meant that as a defender, he was a formidable beast. Times, Sunday Times
  • Attacking midfielders are the most positionally versatile and central defenders the least. Times, Sunday Times
  • He presented himself as a defender of democracy.
  • The defenders of our health care system have asserted themselves strongly, and the advocates of the two-tier system are for the moment, in retreat.
  • Defenders of the death penalty clearly regard it as the ultimate deterrent.
  • Two points were missed by the bright-eyed defenders of the judiciary.
  • Of the many chances Scotland bombed, the most shinily gilt-edged came shortly afterwards when Ross Rennie, a real handful throughout, broke past three English defenders and fatally hesitated before trying to pass to one of Mike Blair or Laidlaw, both clear outside him. Six Nations 2012: Andy Robinson statistics fail to ease Scotland agony
  • Are you siding with the defender of the title?
  • Arrows flew through the air, spears were hurled at the intruders and at the defenders, and swords clashed with shields.
  • She appears ready to become the most prominent defender of liberal values after his departure. Times, Sunday Times
  • However, he proved to be an unscrupulous defender of bourgeois national interests.
  • A solid defender would not go amiss and another forward is required after only two goals in the opening three league games. Times, Sunday Times
  • The defender argued down the prosecutor at the court.
  • It will be observed that he said nothing at all about wanting to pursue his crave for a decree of divorce against the defender.
  • The team's secret weapon was their new young defender.
  • With their first-round pick, they took Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert, who is known as a lockdown defender. Next Up for the Knicks? Fill a Roster
  • If the hearings uncover some incontrovertible evidence of corruption he could look like a defender of the indefensible.
  • I have seen this with lions and with tawny owls; being a defender is far more natural to us all. Times, Sunday Times
  • An excellent defender, capable scorer and savvy floor leader, Wilkens is one of the few great players who also became a great coach.
  • To be fair to O'Driscoll, this role was alien to him and the other team's central defenders were big and strong and took no prisoners.
  • Bryant outjumped a Troy defender to catch the football, then finished a 44-yard touchdown pass from Robinson that made it 28-7. USATODAY.com
  • Throughout his papacy. Pope Pius XII was almost universally, regarded as a saintly man, a scholar, a man of peace, a tower of strength, and a compassionate defender and protector of all victims of the war and genocide that had drenched Europe in blood.
  • As we walked back to the keep where the Greens were barracked, the two Sathe carried on a spirited conversation, recalling old battles where defenders were in similar conditions.
  • The Bluebirds defender is a huge admirer of the silver screen star and has a tattoo of her face on his left hand. The Sun
  • For every useless mouth in a beleaguered place adds to the difficulties of the defenders and facilitates the task of the besiegers.
  • I keep thinking about the apportionment of blame between the innocent defender and the guilty attacker.
  • If you consider that the defender has committed an act of unsporting behaviour, caution the offender and restart play with a retaken penalty.
  • Parts of the administration may be changing but others have been obdurate defenders of the status quo.
  • Proclaiming himself to be the penultimate defender of Israel and thus the Jewish people, Hagee’s motives came into public question when two his incendiary quotes surfaced; one calling the Catholic Church the “Great Whore, the other suggesting Nazis were God’s plan to corral the Jews into the biblically mandated Israeli territories in order to facilitate the Second Coming. McCain and Hagee: Still Joined at the Hip by Joe Lieberman
  • Mr. Goetschel is the official animal lawyer for the Swiss canton of Zurich, a sort of public defender who represents the interests of pets, farm animals and wildlife.
  • The Barcelona defenders, in particular, are always looking for the outlet pass to a teammate, always looking to start some intricate upfield move. The Volokh Conspiracy » 2010 » March
  • The defender is nursing a facial injury but has been fitted with a protective mask. The Sun
  • Ostensibly, she is the staunchest defender of the values of the country against those of the city, but her attitude reveals a degree of doublethink which suggests that her loyalty to tradition is not as steadfast as it might seem.

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