Sentence examples for a defensive battle from inspiring English sources

This will be a defensive battle.

"We're fighting a defensive battle".

But a 21-20 score now constitutes a defensive battle.

Neither team could gain separation in a defensive battle.

A defensive battle once would have favored Philadelphia.

I envision a close game and a defensive battle.

On Saturday, Loyola showed that it was capable of winning a defensive battle.

For the miners, the strike was a defensive battle for jobs and communities.

Jacksonville's best hope for an upset would be a defensive battle.

His shooting was part of a 26-2 run that broke open a defensive battle.

On the other, they are readying themselves for a defensive battle against them and their people.