Sentence examples for a defending from inspiring English sources

Which explains why Dementieva seems rather like a defending champion.

Earlier, Scott's demeanour had hinted at a defending champion's nerves.

How many rookies, even draft picks, stick with a defending Super Bowl champion?

But can a defending national runner-up really be a Cinderella?

At just 26, after all, he will saddle a defending champion hurdler at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

He died as he no doubt wished to be remembered, as a defending World Series champion.

It can also be quixotic, capricious, cruel and crazy, even for James, a defending champion.

Notah Begay III shot a 76, the worst first round ever by a defending champion.

The Lakers, however, have not served as the model for a defending champion.

Excessive heat, detected by a temperature gauge, would automatically trigger a defending spray of water.

For the first week of this tournament, Nadal had not looked like a defending title‑holder.