Defensively

The driver swerved defensively to avoid a collision.

The player's strong and defensively sound play impressed the coach.

The defender's quick reflexes allowed him to make a defensively critical interception.

She defensively explained why she was late for the meeting.

The student defensively defended his poor grade on the test.

The CEO spoke defensively about the company's declining profits.

The manager defensively explained the reasons for the project's failure.

The driver defensively justified his speeding by claiming an emergency.

The actor responded defensively to criticism of his latest performance.

The defendant's lawyer argued defensively to justify his client's actions.

The dog barked defensively at the stranger approaching the house.

The child held onto her mother's hand defensively when she saw the dog.

The teacher responded defensively to the student's question, unsure of the answer.

The lawyer argued defensively, constantly objecting to the opposing counsel's statements.

The company's security measures were implemented defensively to prevent any potential breaches.

The politician spoke defensively in response to the journalist's probing questions.

The student defended his thesis defensively, anticipating criticism.

The company's CEO spoke defensively about the recent scandal.

She drove defensively, always anticipating the actions of other drivers on the road.

The soldiers advanced defensively, taking cover behind trees and rocks.

She reacted defensively when asked about her recent absence from work.

The company approached the new market defensively, hesitant to invest in any risky ventures.

He played the game defensively, constantly guarding his position instead of taking offensive actions.

The politician responded defensively to the criticism, unwilling to entertain alternative perspectives.

The artist painted defensively, afraid to experiment with new techniques or styles.

The student answered the exam question defensively, relying on memorized information instead of critical thinking.

The team defended its lead defensively, focusing on protecting their advantage rather than taking further risks.

The company's conservative investment strategy reflected its tendency to act defensively rather than pursue high-growth opportunities.

The chef prepared the dish defensively, following the recipe exactly and avoiding any creative touches.

The writer approached the story defensively, sticking to traditional narrative structures and avoiding any experimental writing techniques.

The driver slammed on the brakes defensively to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

The lawyer presented her arguments defensively to counter the prosecution's claims.

The company issued a defensively worded statement in response to the negative media coverage.

The goalkeeper dove defensively to save the opposing team's powerful shot.

He responded defensively to the accusations of dishonesty.

He always walks defensively when walking alone at night.

The goalkeeper positioned himself defensively to block the opposing team's shots.

The team played defensively, trying to protect their one-point lead.

The hiker carried a can of bear spray defensively, in case of an encounter with a bear.

The politician responded defensively to the accusations made against him.

He defensively denied any involvement in the theft.

The defendant defensively explained his actions during the trial.

He approached the problem defensively, unwilling to try new approaches.

She approached the problem defensively, sticking to conventional solutions instead of exploring innovative approaches.