defensive
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The Lakers expect the same defensive pressure from the Rockets, who are ranked sixth defensively.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Some tried to distinguish between offensive and defensive weapons, with only the latter deemed acceptable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
But there is concern that without their attack firing, Arsenal will have to rely on their defensive excellence to get a positive result.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
But, they point out, over that time the market’s defensive sectors still outperform a money-market fund, on average.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The Germans suffered equally, but they quickly rebuilt their defensive positions, and the Arras sector returned to the stalemate still gripping the Western Front.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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