defensive
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When firefighters first arrived, they were quickly forced out of the building due to “extremely rapid fire growth” and assumed a defensive position, battling the blaze with high-volume hoses, according to the Ontario Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
On Thursday, the pastor published a defensive blog post about the war and his church’s proximity to it.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
In general, Nuveen finds the U.S. economy more resilient than others, not just because of its energy independence, but also because of the defensive nature of its technology sector.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
De Zerbi's approach requires defensive players to take responsibility with the ball - delaying actions until they have forced opponents to press them.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Tamara Kazarinova, the commander of the 586th, still struggled to get along with the most talented pilots in her defensive regiment.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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