defensive
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Typically, it is active during election years, serving as a vital coordination hub and turning intelligence about foreign election threats into warnings, defensive measures and offensive operations.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Harden had no defensive wounds on his hands or arms, and there were no marks on his hands to suggest he was the aggressor.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, a key member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX champion team, had CTE, a posthumous study shows.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“I don’t have a problem with people playing tech and being a little bit defensive with the Mag 7,” said Helfstein.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
He was still feeling defensive about the money thing, but he’d have to argue with George about it later.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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