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Should the strength of utilities be interpreted as bullish for AI exposure and a growth sector or bearish because of its defensive characteristics?

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She says Maybank, as the bank is commonly known, remains a preferred pick due to its defensive earnings outlook, a dividend yield of more than 6% and stable asset quality, she adds.

Laughing at the notion of feeling he has to justify how he spent those years, he adds, “I have such a defensive rap now.”

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Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner discusses why he is supporting an immigrant rights foundation in the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign.

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The Brazilian had been an ever-present in Arsenal's incredibly strong defensive start to the season, leading the way in aerial duals and clearances and making the joint second highest number of blocks in the league.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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