defensive
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“I don’t have a problem with people playing tech and being a little bit defensive with the Mag 7,” said Helfstein.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
While he looks to add tap-ins to his attacking game next, he deserves credit for already having improved his defensive understanding this season.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
After enduring a prolonged stretch of underperformance, medical device stocks are beginning to show early signs of stabilization as investors rotate back toward defensive growth areas of the healthcare sector.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Marcus Smart, a locker room leader and their best defensive player, also has a player option for next season at $5.3 million.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“More contempt. We’ve barely started and we’ve seen him be defensive for almost the whole time, and she has rolled her eyes several times.”
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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