defensively

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Cole Palmer looks a shadow of the player we know he is and they are struggling defensively too.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

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

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

“He’s under the influence of a Titan,” Annabeth said defensively.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan