defensive

Example Sentences

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"Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired defensive shots," the DHS statement said, adding "both attackers are in custody".

From BBC

That last alteration, in 1990, followed a World Cup characterised by defensive football.

From BBC

Hayes’ defensive struggles got him benched late last season, but Redick has commended the center’s improvement on that end of the court.

From Los Angeles Times

Also, checking the stat sheet before the game, the Lakers were listed as one of the worst three-point shooting teams and one of the worst defensive shooting percentage teams in the league.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing’s goal is now defensive, said the people close to internal discussions: ensuring it isn’t erased from the ledger of Venezuela’s oil reserves entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal