Sentence examples for the defensive from inspiring English sources

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the defensive

adjective

Intended for defence; protective.

  • A defensive perimeter

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They're already on the defensive.

Democrats are on the defensive".

I love the defensive tackles".

"They're both on the defensive.

But they're on the defensive".

So she's on the defensive".

Moderates are on the defensive.

"Start on the defensive?

But they are still on the defensive.

So he played on the defensive line.

Republicans spent the day on the defensive.

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