Sentence examples for defensive learning from inspiring English sources

The Roman Catholic response to the new science, as well as to the new philosophical systems that accompanied it, was hostile; consequently, the world of European learning after 1600 was dissociated from the Roman Catholic Church, which patronized only defensive learning.

Fear conditioning is an adaptive, defensive associative learning task that can be acquired in a single trial [27].

Defensive backs learn that bigger receivers often require a different approach because they can knock cornerbacks off balance and out of coverage.

Jackson knows that learning defensive schemes and the tendencies of N.B.A. players will be challenging.

Over the last three weeks, the Knicks have shown a knack for winning fourth quarters, making timely defensive stands and learning how to get the ball to Stoudemire and stand back.

Scotland rugby captain Kelly Brown believes learning defensive lessons can counteract South Africa's revenge mission on Saturday.

While learning defensive fighting skills is the core purpose of training, interactions between students were remarkably cordial.

He's learning the defensive end position but will spend the vast majority of his time at outside linebacker.

Pitchers often use the games to test out a new type of a pitch; some players are learning new defensive positions.

I've spent the past three years learning the defensive position and in a way it allows me to play more freely and more confidently".

Today, with an extra week of practice to smooth the way, the Jets, distracted though they were, returned to intensive preparation for the New England Patriots with a rebuilt defensive line that is learning to play together on the fly.