defensively

Example Sentences

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That matters because households without strong protections tend to save defensively, not spend confidently.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Great defensively, big moments with headers and blocks.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The Lakers expect the same defensive pressure from the Rockets, who are ranked sixth defensively.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

But, on top of that, retail investors have been acting defensively since the start of the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“He was like that when Percy gave him to me,” said Ron defensively.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling