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defensively

Adverb

Meaning

On the defensive.

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the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis Source: Internet

`I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively Source: Internet

As constructed, this Bulls team seems likely to face an uphill battle to be even adequate defensively, but Donovan has shown a willingness to mix things up to get a spark on the defensive end and play zone. Source: Internet

A good drawing team will usually opt to play aggressively, while a good hitting team will opt to play defensively. Source: Internet

And is P.J. or any of the other coaches said anything to kind of address what’s happening defensively? Source: Internet

Arizona clamped down defensively after Keller’s first goal, pushing the Sabres to the outside, where Raanta could easily track their shots. Source: Internet

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