defensive

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, the pastor published a defensive blog post about the war and his church’s proximity to it.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

In general, Nuveen finds the U.S. economy more resilient than others, not just because of its energy independence, but also because of the defensive nature of its technology sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Shares of Southern Co. have already rallied 12% so far this year, as investors seek safety in utilities and other defensive stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

De Zerbi's approach requires defensive players to take responsibility with the ball - delaying actions until they have forced opponents to press them.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Well, I am,” she replies, a little defensive.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison