defensive
Example Sentences
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The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, known for its defensive traits in tough markets, has lived up to its billing this year.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
For investors seeking out safer bets this year, the defensive nature of the wireless sector has held appeal.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
He will not only offer defensive cover, but has proved he can be an attacking weapon, albeit a very basic one, if it comes to a desperate search for a goal.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Banks may build provisions before improving later, while consumer demand could soften, they say, and prefer more defensive names for now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
An ironic sign in a war zone at a US defensive position seven miles northeast of Saigon, 1969.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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