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• n  an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
• a  intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
  defensive weapons
  a defensive stance
• s  attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

• A year before that, former defensive end Jerome McDougal was shot in the abdomen in Miami in his new Mercedes just weeks before reporting to training camp for the Philadelphia .
• In Game 3 against the Jazz, a 96-54 blowout, that was exactly what happened: they did not shoot particularly well in the first half, but their defensive pressure and their almost .
• His conclusion: for France defensive war is better than offensive war.

• defensive attitude
• justificative
• justificatory

• offensive

News & Articles

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• Eagles Defensive End Peters Charged With Drag Racing
  Eagles defensive end Jason Peters is in trouble with the law.
  June 13, 2013 - FOX 29 Philadelphia
• Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle excited over offseason additions
  Defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle expects a booming return on the Miami Dolphins’ big offseason investment.
  June 12, 2013 - Miami Herald
• At the podium: Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett
  Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett addresses the press. Here's a tweet-heavy thread for you to talk about what's being said.
  June 12, 2013 - Washington Post

Quotes

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• Joachim Loew in Sportinglife.com
  Low said: "The team did everything nearly perfectly. The result is nearly unbelievable because Argentina have a strong defensive team. It was first class that we were able to get so many goals."
• Gerardo Martino in The Associated Press
  Fundamentally they are a team who get back into their defensive positions very well, using a back-line of four and practically five midfielders, with (Keisuke) Honda generally up front,Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino said. "When they get...
• Tom Osborne in USA Today
  We need a head coach with strong defensive credentials and great leadership,Osborne said. "We were also looking for someone who can inspire confidence and get players to play with great effort. And, of course, we also wanted our new head...