defensive
Example Sentences
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The selling creates opportunities, given the “reasonably defensive revenues and profit streams” across large swathes of the market, the portfolio manager says.
Macron has insisted that his country's stance in the Middle East war is "strictly defensive".
From Barron's
McDuffie and Watson also are excited about continuing their partnership, which began when they were among five defensive backs drafted by the Chiefs four years ago.
From Los Angeles Times
There are similar defensive options in developed markets, according to Que Nguyen, chief investment officer of equity strategies at Research Affiliates.
From Barron's
Healthcare and consumer staples are supposed to be defensive.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
