Sentence examples for defensive replies from inspiring English sources

Exact(5)

His defensive replies to questions about the company's policy on payola and its commercial monopoly in Minot, N.D., failed to resonate with the inquisitors.

Apart from such defensive replies, though, the relationalist might attempt to solve the problems.

Lin found joy at the net, with drop shots forcing his Malaysian opponent to respond with lofted defensive replies, which Lin could smash for success.

In particular, defensive replies like these are not allowed: "That won't work because…" or "I've already tried that". Consider turning your chair so you don't face the group.

Furthermore, new users trying to ask questions in forums or IRC chat rooms are bombarded with invective, and posts like this one casting a negative light on BTC receive countless defensive replies.

Similar(55)

Dulles, Va.-based AOL issued a hasty, defensive reply.

Defensive Response #2.

I came across constituents who would innocently inquire how often I visited only to turn defensive when I replied that I had lived in Sunderland since the mid-1980s.

Asked Tuesday if the loss was as shocking to the team as it was to those on the outside, defensive end Eric Foster replied: "Shocking isn't the right word.

Asked of Ramirez's defensive capabilities, Mattingly replied, "I mean, what do you want me to say, really, on that?

In perhaps the most important of these replies, a defensive and clearly irritated Feuerbach (who suspected Stirner of trying to make a name for himself at his own expense) was widely seen as struggling to maintain a besieged and outdated position.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: