defensive
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While equities have remained supported, the strength in defensive assets points to a market far from complacent, underscoring the importance of watching intermarket signals for clues on what comes next.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
"This will be strictly peaceful and defensive, as a mission to reassure commercial shipping and support mine clearance," he said alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The Lakers expect the same defensive pressure from the Rockets, who are ranked sixth defensively.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Some tried to distinguish between offensive and defensive weapons, with only the latter deemed acceptable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
As the Red Army mobilized its soldiers to fight for the USSR, civilians had to do all the defensive work they could.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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