defensive

Example Sentences

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On Sunday, an RAF Typhoon jet operating out of Qatar shot down an Iranian drone in a "defensive air patrol", the Ministry of Defence said.

From BBC

France, Germany and the UK said Sunday they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking "defensive action" against Iran.

From Barron's

The US will use the bases for the "specific and limited defensive purpose" of destroying Iran's missiles "at source", he added.

From BBC

Third, if you do confront the team, you need conflict-management skills: How will you approach the problem without putting people on the defensive?

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile RAF F-35 jets and Typhoons based in Cyprus, along with a squadron of Typhoons based in Qatar, continue to fly over the Middle East as part of a defensive operation.

From BBC