Sentence examples for become defensive from inspiring English sources

Suddenly they become defensive watchtowers.

They have become defensive and petulant.

The normal human reaction is to become defensive.

Announced assistant coach Rick Venturi will become defensive coordinator.

But when they have to serve customers, something strange often happens: they become defensive and unhelpful.

"Too many professionals view family enquiries as a threat and become defensive.

When you ask editors about the money they occasionally spend, they become defensive.

I am still maddened by its faults but I bristle and become defensive if others criticise".

Be aware: if the criticism hits a weak spot you may become defensive without realising.

In interviews, Mrs. Burch has become defensive when confronted with the word "socialite".

It is the nature of capitalism that big companies become defensive, while newer rivals emerge with better, smarter ideas.