defensive

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Bahrain had brought a resolution that, according to the final draft seen by AFP, greenlights member states to use "all defensive means necessary and commensurate with the circumstances."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For investors seeking out safer bets this year, the defensive nature of the wireless sector has held appeal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Sir Keir later gave permission for them to be used for defensive action against Iranian missile strikes, but this has not stopped Trump's critical remarks.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A U.A.E. official said the country’s posture remains defensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Farmer reminded Goldfarb of their mutual objective, to get as much money as possible for the prisons, and not to get defensive about personalities.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French