defensively
Example Sentences
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Diogo Dalot: Tidy spin and dash into space to create a chance for Rashford but had too much work to do defensively as he lacked cover far too often.
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
Most people, according to Mr. Schore, have what he calls an “ordinary” mindset, leading them to behave defensively in professional settings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
De Paula pointed to improvements across the board — defensively, physically, mentally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
“I did not send you, I suggested it,” Clare said, somewhat defensively.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
