defensively

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Carrick has moved to a more traditional and defensively secure 4-2-3-1 that encourages fast counter-attacks.

From BBC • May 8, 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

The Lakers expect the same defensive pressure from the Rockets, who are ranked sixth defensively.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“I remind you that my hands are full dealing with the chaos in the southern provinces,” the King said defensively.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo