defensive
Example Sentences
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This season as a junior, his defensive prowess and three-point shooting make him the next top Harvard-Westlake guard following in the footsteps of Trent Perry.
From Los Angeles Times
“The key to not being too cold out there on the field is to not let them sustain super-long drives,” defensive lineman Kobie Turner said.
From Los Angeles Times
How many more games do fans have to endure before the Lakers hire a coach who is a defensive specialist?
From Los Angeles Times
Positioning in the oil market feels “cautious and defensive” heading into the three-day holiday weekend, with traders watching three major factors that can move prices, said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management.
From MarketWatch
Positioning in the oil market feels “cautious and defensive” heading into the three-day holiday weekend, with traders watching three major factors that can move prices, said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management.
From MarketWatch
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