defensive

Example Sentences

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I felt defensive over Will, to almost make sure that he wasn’t gay because I felt it personally, and I was kind of like compensating for it.

From Los Angeles Times

Two defensive consumer staples names round out the list.

From MarketWatch

Taiwan has been steadily building a deterrent force and reworking a defensive strategy that is aimed at making China’s military think twice before attacking.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then there was the matter of being without their defensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times

Even with their star defensive duo sidelined, Arsenal had the tightest defence in the league, conceding just 12 goals in 19 games - the lowest of any team.

From BBC