defensive
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Those roles suited the more physical wingers and protected the less defensive Haaland and Cherki.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
In the wake of Odafe Oweh leaving in free agency, the Chargers got their much-needed replacement, selecting Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at No. 22.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Britain initially also refused, but later allowed US flights from its bases for "defensive" missions in the conflict.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Sales in the Lockheed Martin unit that makes defensive interceptors and tactical missiles grew 8% to $3.6 billion during its quarter ending March 29.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
This outwardly aloof but blatantly defensive tone seemed to acknowledge, in its backhanded way, that his critics had struck a nerve.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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