defensively

Example Sentences

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The 22-year-old - still younger than Robertson was when he arrived from Hull City in 2017 - removed some of the initial rashness from his game and was then consistently good defensively.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

He wasn’t told what resulted in his termination, but said that during his last ride, he had to drive defensively to avoid crashing into a vehicle that was merging recklessly on the freeway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“There’s nothing wrong with the word adoption,” Mom said defensively.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix