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The phrase "defensive against" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used when someone or something is taking action to protect itself against something. For example, "The company has taken a defensive stance against its competitors."
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They could not, he suggests, turn defensive against the better opponents, even if they wanted to.
With geography putting Greece on the defensive against this flow, it has reacted forcefully.
Croatia could not, he suggested, turn defensive against the better opponents in this tournament, even if it wanted to.
During this period Delhi remained on the defensive against the Mongols and undertook only precautionary measures against the Rajputs.
Verkerk was constantly on the defensive against Ferrero, and his weaker stroke -- the forehand -- eventually broke down.
With the Christians on the defensive against the forces affiliated with the LNM, there appeared to be some opening for negotiations to patch up the fractured communal consensus.
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For the most part, septicity with one serotype presents upcoming defensive resistance against that specific serotype yet not against different serotypes.
Wilkerson played every defensive snap against the Chargers.
What is Israel's defensive capability against such an offensive?
Artest flaunted his defensive versatility against the Bulls last month.
We will take defensive measures against terrorism to protect Americans.
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