defensive
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“Really happy for him on a personal level. But also just for our team, he’s brought a really high level of consistency, particularly on the defensive end, and with his effort throughout the season.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Financial markets are likely to remain defensive as the latest developments put an already fragile cease-fire at risk, said UOB’s global economics and markets research team.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Diego Garcia was one of two bases which the UK allowed the US to use for what the British government insisted were "defensive operations" in its war against Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
Megan Jones replaced Stratford as England captain and stepped up with a strong defensive performance, picking up the player of the match.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Perhaps it was the memory of this post-card, lost long ago in some forgotten book, that made me sympathise with his defensive attitude.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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