defensive
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Kildunne's positional switch may give her quicksilver running skills more scope to shine out wide, but she will have to get to grips quickly with the different defensive demands of the role.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The Lakers expect the same defensive pressure from the Rockets, who are ranked sixth defensively.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
NBA champions historically rank in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, graded as points per 100 possessions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Instead of going to cash, shift your stock portfolio into the most defensive sectors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
As Jake spoke, I watched David’s face and could almost feel the full range of his thoughts—starting with defensive anger and moving on to fear, then sadness, and finally horror.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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