defensive
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Guardiola's teams, at their core, have always dominated two phases of the game; attacking organisation and defensive transition.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Some tried to distinguish between offensive and defensive weapons, with only the latter deemed acceptable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The Lakers expect the same defensive pressure from the Rockets, who are ranked sixth defensively.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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
Otto, Sheed, and TimeStar leapt into defensive positions in case he attacked.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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Tone and Point of View, List 1
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