defensively
Example Sentences
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Even before the injury, new head coach Andoni Iraola said his squad was "very thin" defensively.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security alleged that the men killed in both incidents resisted arrest and that the officers fired their weapons defensively as the men attempted to flee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Spain have been the most solid side defensively and only conceded their first goal of the tournament in their quarter-final victory against Belgium, although France have conceded just two goals in six games themselves.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
On BBC Sport, former England striker Wayne Rooney said that while Messi makes little contribution defensively he can define games with quality in the key moments.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“No. And I wouldn’t want him to be,” Meg said defensively.
From "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle
