Sentence examples for may get defensive from inspiring English sources

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They may get defensive.

But at first, don't make a point of picking on someone, or they may get defensive or offended.

At the same time, though, don't stress the fact that she's going through a lot of hormonal changes too much, or she may say, "It's not hormones!" and may get defensive, insisting that she's feeling this way just because things aren't going well for her.[3].

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People may try to get you to get defensive.

Angry responses may cause the other person to get defensive.

When your parents get your news, they may be shocked and a little angry, but don't let yourself get defensive or angry in return.

Not using profanity may seem like a no-brainer, yet it's easy to let your emotions run away with you when you get defensive.

He doesn't get defensive or suspicious.

"They get defensive," he said.

"I get defensive," he said.

"I started to get defensive.

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