defensive
Example Sentences
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Analysts say Beijing’s reaction underlines China’s alarm at the prospect of its wartime enemy and close U.S. ally building up its defensive strength.
Typically during times of stock market weakness participants look for a “flight to quality” or a defensive posture.
From Barron's
He made two terrific defensive plays on Wednesday in a loss to Corona and also had two hits.
From Los Angeles Times
On Thursday, Pages had another one of his sensational snags, taking an angle that would’ve made a defensive back proud in pursuit of Geraldo Perdomo’s fly ball to start the seventh.
From Los Angeles Times
Sharks might also bite as a defensive measure when humans get too close for comfort, he added.
From Los Angeles Times
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