defensive back
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Smart walked to the bench with his arms extended like a defensive back who had just broken up a touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
That came after previous deals for defensive back Jalen Ramsey and receiver Brandin Cooks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Seattle's assistant head coach Frazier was a defensive back in the Bears' Super Bowl-winning team that captured the imagination of a youngster in north London.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
“It’s like every kid that would play the college football videogame,” said a former IUP defensive back Steve Franco, “and take their terrible favorite team and make them the best in the country.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
It was destined for an interception, but the El Paso defensive back mistimed.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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