defensively

Example Sentences

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Great defensively, big moments with headers and blocks.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

That matters because households without strong protections tend to save defensively, not spend confidently.

From Barron's • 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

But, on top of that, retail investors have been acting defensively since the start of the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

She glanced down at my sword, which I was still brandishing defensively.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline