Sentence examples for defensive mask from inspiring English sources

They spent hours (Arbus, in some instances, years) to establish a relationship that penetrated the subject's defensive mask.

Some have understood this partially, supposing that Armstrong was studiously putting on a brave face; Ralph Ellison said that he was wearing a defensive "mask," with "sophistication and taste hiding behind clowning and crude manners".

This is a familiar take on Lennon: his acerbic, defensive personality masked a childhood lack of love.

Generally, a defensive coach will mask glaring holes with schematic wrinkles like presnap disguises or overload blitzes.

During his peak, from 2008-11, createdearoundround a chance a game, according to Opta's data – a smidgeon higher than Patrice Evra, whose attacking prowess has perhaps masked defensive lapses.

The euphoria of the win might have masked glaring defensive concerns.

Oddly, the Devils' small offensive outburst -- it was only the second time in seven games that they had scored at least three goals -- masked the defensive shortcomings early in the game.

Several times, he has popped a defensive back in the face mask while going for a reception during workouts; nothing personal, he was only going for make sure he caught the ball.

But his defensive explanation for the screenplay masks how deeply he was enamored of American pulp fiction, pop music and movies.

And in the playoffs, the defensive performance of DC United rather masked the fact that New York had become blunt in front of goal at precisely the wrong time.

In addition, if Bay stays with the Red Sox, he will continue to play half his games in Fenway Park, where left field is so small that it sometimes masks a player's defensive liabilities.