defensive

Example Sentences

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Rwanda denies supporting M23 and says its troops are in eastern Congo for “defensive measures” against a rebel group formed by Hutu extremists who orchestrated the 1994 genocide in Rwanda before fleeing to Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Concerns about lackluster effort in past All-Star contests were eased in the new format, which produced hustle, defensive effort plus competitive spark and a high-energy hunger to win.

From Barron's

The fact that more value-oriented and defensive sectors like consumer staples have raced ahead isn’t helping.

From MarketWatch

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