defensive
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Although the Ducks played their best defensive game of the postseason, giving up just 21 shots before the empty-netter, the balanced Knights gave them few good scoring opportunities, especially on the power play.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Guehi's mishap is among the most obvious examples of a pure defensive howler, and clearly should cancel any offside.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Listening to Davide explain his defensive tactics, I then posed him a challenge.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Also, renewed yen strength following Japan’s intervention could tighten financial conditions globally via carry-trade unwinding, a development that could further support defensive assets such as gold,” the head of Commodity Strategy adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
“More contempt. We’ve barely started and we’ve seen him be defensive for almost the whole time, and she has rolled her eyes several times.”
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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