defensive

Example Sentences

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"Not a top performance but overall it's two-sided; acknowledge the defensive side of the game, but of course the offensive side needs to be better."

From Barron's

Lake is the second defensive player to receive an extension this season, joining linebacker Nate Landman, who in November signed a three-year deal that includes more than $15 million in guarantees.

From Los Angeles Times

El Amin also conveys proactive self-defense techniques, such as spacial awareness and being attuned to your environment, and he shows clients how to use their voices as defensive tools.

From Los Angeles Times

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two years ago, a day after he decided to fire Alex Grinch as USC‘s defensive coordinator, Lincoln Riley made a promise to those concerned about the future of the Trojans’ defense.

From Los Angeles Times

I felt defensive over Will, to almost make sure that he wasn’t gay because I felt it personally, and I was kind of like compensating for it.

From Los Angeles Times