Defensive

The company's defensive posture in response to the economic downturn helped it weather the storm.

The police officers held a defensive line against the rioters.

The soldier was trained to take a defensive position when under attack.

The defendant's defensive plea of insanity was dismissed by the jury.

The defendant's lawyer became defensive during the cross-examination.

The company's defensive response to the lawsuit raised more questions.

The professor's defensive tone made the students feel uncomfortable.

The hiker carried a defensive spray to protect against bears.

The politician's defensive speech failed to win over the public.

The army adopted a defensive posture to protect their border from foreign invasion.

The goalkeeper made a fantastic defensive save to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

The country deployed defensive measures to protect against a potential attack.

The author's defensive reaction to the negative review was disappointing.

She made a defensive comment to protect her friend's reputation.

The defensive wall around the castle was impenetrable.

She took a defensive stance when she saw the attacker approaching.

The defensive position was fortified with bunkers and machine gun nests.

The basketball team played a defensive game, preventing the other team from scoring.

The player made a defensive move to block the opponent's shot.

The commander ordered the troops to launch a defensive strike to weaken the enemy's position.

The player's defensive positioning and anticipation led to a turnover in the game.

The golfer's defensive approach allowed him to avoid hazards and stay on the fairway.

The team's defensive approach frustrated their opponents and resulted in a draw.

The castle was built with a defensive design to protect against invasions.

The fortified defensive position proved too difficult to overcome for the attacking force.

The police officer took a defensive stance as he approached the suspect who was holding a weapon.

The knight stood in a defensive posture with his shield in front of him as the dragon approached.

The company implemented a defensive measure to protect against cyber attacks.

The journalist's defensive reporting exposed the truth behind the corrupt government.

The rugby team was known for their aggressive defensive tactics.

The child's defensive behavior towards other children suggested a lack of social skills.

The army deployed its defensive forces along the riverbank.

The soldiers took up a defensive formation to protect themselves from enemy fire.

The gymnast demonstrated a flawless defensive balance beam routine.

The artist became defensive when their work was criticized by a reviewer.

He gave a defensive explanation for his late arrival.

The bullfighter assumed a defensive posture as the bull charged towards him.

The wrestler used a defensive move to avoid being pinned to the mat.

He gave a defensive response to the criticism of his work.

The scientist's defensive argument was based on years of research and data analysis.

The general ordered his troops to take a defensive stance while waiting for reinforcements.

The company issued a defensive statement in response to accusations of wrongdoing.

The goalkeeper made a series of excellent saves to keep the team in a defensive position.

The boxer had a great defensive strategy, avoiding punches and counterattacking.

The artist's defensive explanation for the controversial artwork only added fuel to the fire.

The navy deployed defensive maneuvers to avoid being hit by enemy fire.

The lawyer made a defensive argument to protect his client.

The country's defensive measures were able to thwart the terrorist attack.

Her defensive reaction to the criticism made the situation worse.

The politician became defensive when asked about their controversial policy.