defensively
Example Sentences
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You saw on Sunday how bad City were defensively but all of his teams are wide open, and he is still doing that now, even with better players - top-class players.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Tony Pulis: They are already strong enough defensively and they can score goals from everywhere.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Poor defensively, overrun in midfield and no goal threat up front is a recipe for disaster.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Migrants can apply for asylum two ways: affirmatively or defensively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Hanako touched her braid defensively, though the girl didn’t seem to mean any harm.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
