Sentence examples for defensive before from inspiring English sources

They can seem utterly mediocre for long spells, and entirely defensive, before springing to life.

The aggressive Reigns started the stronger, putting Orton on the defensive before the Viper capitalised after throwing his opponent head first into the steel steps.

Morgan is studiously watchful with the hat-trick ball and plays a Test-style forward defensive, before yanking the next ball round the corner for four.

Mr. Toussaint said the city seized on the strike to weaken the union and put it on the defensive before it begins its most important negotiations later this year.

The Republican National Committee is planning a $19.5 million advertising campaign to portray Mr. Obama, 46, as out of touch with the country and too inexperienced to be commander in chief, seeking to put him on the defensive before he can use his financial advantage against Mr. McCain, 71, party officials said.

Bond investors were also a little defensive before two major economic reports today -- one on national manufacturing activity and the other on the labor market -- which could provide more evidence that the economy is regaining its strength at the start of 2002.

Did not make a case to be a central defensive starter before coming off before the hour mark with an injury.

Who put his employees, post-Gibbs, into impossibly awkward situations, in which Blache was asked to sign on the night before as the defensive coordinator before the man who brought him in, Gregg Williams, was told he was out?

"We've played some top quarterbacks tough before," defensive tackle Chris Canty said.

Ryan said he had been no more involved with the defensive planning than before, a sentiment corroborated by several players, but he did conceive this defense.

The Obama administration was on the defensive well before the hearing began.