defensive

Example Sentences

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Aden Durde is usually too focused on his job as defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks to think about the significance of his journey.

From BBC

"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