defensively
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Chelsea are already turning into a team that are a nightmare to predict - defensively they have got huge issues, but they have got such a talented attack.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Although the Dodgers committed the second-fewest errors and gave up the fewest unearned runs this season, they haven’t looked sharp defensively in the postseason, with all three Atlanta runs Sunday coming with two outs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
They were far from perfect on Andoni Iraola's Cherries return but were solid defensively.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
European stocks struggled after a strong session on Thursday, as the continent’s more defensively constituted indexes lost out as investors returned to risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“That’s not why I’m here,” he said defensively.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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