defensive
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He recommends a defensive investment approach that emphasizes stable, lower-risk stocks while retaining selective exposure to growth opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"I can't really explain it right now," said the NBA's defensive player of the year.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
On the streets of the capital Tirana, protesters have cited the project to air grievances about unchecked power, environmental degradation and real-estate development, putting the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama on the defensive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
He skipped backward, settling into a defensive stance.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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