defensive

Example Sentences

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Rice, the far-side midfielder, filled in at defensive midfield, ensuring Arsenal's shape remained similar, only with different players arriving in each zone.

From BBC

When D’Anton Lynn abruptly left for Penn State on the eve of USC’s bowl game, the hope within the program had been to keep what remained of his defensive staff intact.

From Los Angeles Times

The DHS statement went on to say, "fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired defensive shots".

From BBC

“It isn’t purely defensive because recession risk is not materially higher; the macro risk is financial conditions tightening and growth slowing, not recession.”

From Barron's

Stocks are getting something of a boost into the final hours of trading, although it’s the more defensive sectors, such as utilities and consumer staples, that are leading the advance.

From Barron's