defensive

Example Sentences

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“The key to not being too cold out there on the field is to not let them sustain super-long drives,” defensive lineman Kobie Turner said.

From Los Angeles Times

How many more games do fans have to endure before the Lakers hire a coach who is a defensive specialist?

From Los Angeles Times

Positioning in the oil market feels “cautious and defensive” heading into the three-day holiday weekend, with traders watching three major factors that can move prices, said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management.

From MarketWatch

Positioning in the oil market feels “cautious and defensive” heading into the three-day holiday weekend, with traders watching three major factors that can move prices, said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management.

From MarketWatch

This is a defensive investment; if the market has a hiccup this year, it is in a strong place.

From Barron's