defensive
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They had their best defensive game of the season Sunday, holding Portland to 36% shooting — the second-lowest mark against them this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The first time Guardiola decided to move Messi away from the wing was for defensive reasons.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Allowed to innovate, to make battlefield adjustments, and to resist the urge to abandon strong defensive positions, they have imposed devastating casualties on the Russians, who are seriously wanting in tactical agility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Instead of rushing for the exits, investors appeared to have rotated into more defensive areas of the market, such as lower-volatility stocks, helping limit overall damage.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
There’s nothing defensive or obnoxious at all . . . and I wish there was.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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