defensively
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After setting the tone defensively against the Kings, forwards Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle watched from the sideline Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Not much to do defensively but put in a great ball for the England opener.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Everton and Leeds have also conceded three goals fewer than expected given the chances they've faced, although both sides have been among the strongest defensively overall.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
European stocks struggled after a strong session on Thursday, as the continent’s more defensively constituted indexes lost out as investors returned to risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“He’s a very strong young man,” Angela said defensively.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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