defensively

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Couple that with the bearish RSI divergence, where the RSI made a lower high as the price made a higher one and bulls should be thinking somewhat defensively.

From Barron's • May 4, 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

The Gunners are good defensively, and got through the tie pretty comfortably, but their problem is they don't look like they are going to score.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix