defensive
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In the one debate he participated in, Pratt put Bass on the defensive, turned Raman into a tongue-tied mess, kept his answers sharp and relatable, and even earned the praise of the moderators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Jacobs says infrastructure is a unique asset class, having both demand growth and defensive properties.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The only thing that worries me is a lack of game time for some players in our defensive unit, like John Stones or Reece James.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
They had their best defensive game of the season Sunday, holding Portland to 36% shooting — the second-lowest mark against them this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Travis curled his back inward, a defensive movement of the young.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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