How To Use Defensively In A Sentence

  • Swallowing defensively, Mark said, " Don't look at me!".
  • Only one phaser is inoperative, which means, offensively, the ship is almost totally effective, but defensively its lack of forward shielding makes the vessel incredibly vulnerable.
  • They do a good job defensively of matching up again with their zone, contesting us when we're driving in the paint against the seven-footers.
  • Derek Underwood bowls the last ball of the day to Bernard Julien who plays defensively to Tony Greig at silly point.
  • "That's so not true" he countered defensively, looking as if he was genuinely hurt.
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  • Now they are defensively strong and five clean sheets in a row makes the case. The Sun
  • Debrecen were an unknown quantity and they played very defensively, which is their right.
  • In his concluding remarks, he rather defensively explains: ‘This book was always premised to be about my country, not about the Balkans or any other foreign country.’
  • Now they are defensively strong and five clean sheets in a row makes the case. The Sun
  • Others, shaping to play defensively, were beaten by turn and Steve Kirby was disconcerted by a ball that spun the other way.
  • The pair have a great understanding defensively which provided the bedrock for England's qualification. The Sun
  • Defensively, I keep using the word resilient," Tigers coach Gene Chizik said on Tuesday. StarTribune.com rss feed
  • Whenever I express my penchant for reality television in the circle of snide, knowing, not-as-smart-as-they-think-they-are crosspatches that I'm cursed to call friends, I often do so defensively.
  • On another hand, it's a wakeup call to believers who sit by while unimaginable evils occur in the name of Jesus and say nothing other besides defensively whining that "all Christians aren't like that," or that the person reacting in grief and outrage is simply "persecuting Christians" because he's a "nonbeliever" (whether he's a nonbeliever or not.) Michael Rowe: Why Anne Rice Has Never Been More of a Christian
  • We were very good defensively and we were also very patient. Times, Sunday Times
  • When you explore gender issues, women respond immediately whereas men respond defensively unless they are very open.
  • The Pacers miss Smits' low-post scoring, which draws double-teams and creates chances for teammates, but they run the floor better and are better defensively without him.
  • Gus was tenacious defensively; even in a blowout victory he wouldn't let the other team have an inch of space.
  • They clog the lane defensively and will create problems for U.S. star Tim Duncan.
  • Yet I listened on restlessly, defensively alert for proof that her notion of love was misguided. A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
  • The same thing is true defensively (dating back to last season) - he no longer is making great plays and flubbing routine ones.
  • His quickness is very much good enough to do what we want to do defensively," Brown said. Darnell Carter 'becoming a big part' of Virginia defense
  • He's still overmatched defensively at times, but that's probably not going to change.
  • If Albion fans were left debating whether Hodgson's switch to 4-4-2 leaves his side defensively vulnerable, their manager rued his decision not to withdraw the strangely out of sorts Odemwingie. Sunderland salvage draw with West Bromwich to calm dissenters
  • We defensively sanitize and desexualize ourselves and our children in order to reassure ourselves and others that we are free of any desires even remotely connected to childhood sexuality.
  • He was their truly outstanding player both defensively and in attack.
  • Reyes runs at defenders with directness and explosive pace and he is not good enough defensively to be regarded as a long term wing solution.
  • If you are an introvert personality, your team will always play defensively.
  • Tex is a proven commodity - his talents are already known (his bat and glove). youk might be as good defensively or close but he has only been superb at the plate for one season. Original Signal - Transmitting Web 2.0
  • We have defensively incorporated these checks into our internal build processes.
  • 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
  • The only real thing which can change this is to raise awareness of drivers, and to encourage bikers to protect themselves and ride defensively.
  • I tell her about the importance of safety, of driving defensively, of being a better driver than I am.
  • IV. iii.290 (417,8) [affection's men at arms] _A man at arms_, is a soldier armed at all points both offensively and defensively. Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies
  • Regarding Camby, Dunleavy said: ` ` I was ecstatic from the standpoint that even thought he has been out a while, he was able to come in and make some good passes and play good defensively. '' USATODAY.com
  • Negative encounters with black bears usually are the result of bears reacting defensively rather than aggressively.
  • The file stated that he "did not appear to act defensively immediately prior to being shot".
  • Drive defensively and have comprehensive insurance.
  • Despite this, she reacts defensively when I ask if she ever took part in any direct action, describing herself as a veteran of many marches.
  • “The biggest challenge for us defensively is the quarterback situation,” Swinney said. Clemson's Swinney: Maryland's offense might be the 'most difficult we've had to prepare for'
  • We are playing very well in a shape defensively and can build on that. The Sun
  • On the plus side, he plays hard and is durable; he is strong defensively and displays leadership.
  • Hermione that reflected the French Queen's maternal defense at her trial, but in defensively "trotting her three children out on stage to explain her professional decision to move to London" (Pascoe 97). Framing Romantic Dress: Mary Robinson, Princess Caroline and the Sex/Text
  • Another feature of the settlement was equally vital though less obvious: the creation of an independent, confederated, defensively oriented European centre.
  • But when he was put under pressure defensively, he looked most uneasy and Northampton sensed the opportunity to cause problems down the right flank. Times, Sunday Times
  • We've got a lot of players missing defensively and this is a hard enough place to come when you have a full-strength side. Times, Sunday Times
  • ` ` We were pretty solid defensively, but when we missed those easy ones, it kind of deflated us a little bit, '' coach Randy Wittman said. USATODAY.com
  • But the music only served to underline just how poor the team are defensively. Times, Sunday Times
  • Learn to drive defensively, traffic enforcement will be non-existant, which is likely to play hell with your carinsurance premiums, too. Time to Attack The Right Wing's Core Values-- Less Taxes and Less Government
  • Peaceable felons will then have, like all other law-abiding citizens, the ability to wear body armor defensively with no risk to society and the violent felons who recidivate will face consequences for wearing body armor in their future crimes. The Volokh Conspiracy » United States v. Alderman and Felon Possession of Body Armor:
  • Paige held up her hands defensively and walked over to Lee's vanity table.
  • At times it looked a bit fragmented and a struggle for us defensively. The Sun
  • Swinging defensively, Lynn lofted a short fly down the left field line.
  • Defensively, the health of superb but injury-prone safety Bob Sanders is always a concern. Into Dungy's shoes: Colts coach Jim Caldwell winning over fans
  • One measure of how well the Pens have played defensively is the fact that only two players – Adam Hall and Gary Roberts – have negative plus/minus marks, and they've seen the least ice time among Pittsburgh's forwards in these playoffs. Montgomery: Breaking down the Stanley Cup Finals
  • We had to tough it out in certain situations but defensively we were really good. The Sun
  • At times it looked a bit fragmented and a struggle for us defensively. The Sun
  • In Raul they have the most exciting young striker in the world although defensively they are unconvincing.
  • At times it looked a bit fragmented and a struggle for us defensively. The Sun
  • Then he says, a bit defensively, that network television will still have the most mass-market audience available to mass marketers.
  • He had shots on goal, made a goal, put in good crosses and did a huge amount defensively.
  • Wayne huffed defensively as Grandma Eva cackled like a black magic practicing witch.
  • The Bruin freshman can rebound, block shots and play at a high level defensively. Team-by-team analysis: T'wolves have guards covered
  • Indeed, the Warriors had more lapses defensively and were frustrated offensively, as they have been throughout 2004.
  • Defensively, we have a bunch of no-name guys flying around. Around the Mountain West Conference
  • Though they can be overmatched defensively, it's hard to fault the results.
  • We were very good defensively and we were also very patient. Times, Sunday Times
  • But the music only served to underline just how poor the team are defensively. Times, Sunday Times
  • The Indians knew that they could not take this war to England and had to fight defensively.
  • So mental health professionals will be under pressure to practise defensively and, if in doubt, to detain.
  • Schumacher showed little interest in battling for a podium spot, however, driving defensively the rest of the way to keep Button behind him. Mark Webber leads Red Bull to victory at F1's Spanish GP
  • Michelle has been rock-solid for us all season and she's really starting to improve defensively.
  • The gatekeepers of information and judgment will instinctively and defensively protect their turf, rather than question their own legitimacy.
  • Defensively, he is very active, mobile for his size, a solid rebounder. Houston Chronicle
  • Defensively, CSU has to stabilize the secondary, but SS Ivory Herd got some experience when now-departed Klint Kubiak was lost for the year. Colorado State - Team Notes
  • He is a decent hitter, has great patience at the plate and is defensively solid.
  • But when he was put under pressure defensively, he looked most uneasy and Northampton sensed the opportunity to cause problems down the right flank. Times, Sunday Times
  • I still believe that violence can be used defensively without mutating into a predatory urge to control and ultimately destroy everything in its path.
  • "I totally didn't say that," she said, defensively.
  • "Hey, we Wesleys are friendly people," I retorted defensively.
  • Research institutions that would normally be loath to patent are doing so defensively in order to prevent the corpocrats stealing their ideas.
  • He will need to show that he can be more secure defensively without sacrificing his attacking instincts. Times, Sunday Times
  • His line doesn't show what he does in clogging the paint defensively. USATODAY.com
  • He poised himself, blade weaving defensively before him, ready to take instant evasive action.
  • According to O'Brien, UW's defensively-heavy game plan was executed to perfection in the opening portion of the game.
  • Surprised people tend to react emotionally and attacked people tend to react defensively, and you must fight down both urges.
  • His specialty is probably defense. He'an all - around player , but defensively, with the athleticism -- he's tough.
  • ` ` We know that we're going to have serious advantages on offense every night, and we're really locked in defensively right now. '' USATODAY.com
  • He can look slow and cumbersome, but he has a powerful jab, is good defensively and looks almost impossible to hurt. Times, Sunday Times
  • We don't always get the appropriate advice and necessary care, and because so many healthcare workers immediately assume that we're "noncompliant," they treat us very defensively, and we in turn, react accordingly. What Happened to the "Care" in Healthcare? Cautionary Tales for All Women, Especially Black Women
  • A big day defensively with some well-timed tackles. The Sun
  • ` ` I couldn't even write down on paper the effort the guys put in defensively in the last 10 minutes, '' Price said. USATODAY.com
  • He's a workhorse on a team that plays hard defensively, but provides little cushion offensively.
  • But the good thing for the strikers is that we are so sound defensively we don't have to score five goals to win a game.
  • He can look slow and cumbersome, but he has a powerful jab, is good defensively and looks almost impossible to hurt. Times, Sunday Times
  • More important, they allowed the Magic to zone up on them defensively all series, with little fear of being beaten from the perimeter. Charlotte Bobcats Team Report
  • `I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively
  • Jose Macias has had a terrible time offensively and defensively at second this year, and rookie Oscar Salazar is short on experience.
  • But when he was put under pressure defensively, he looked most uneasy and Northampton sensed the opportunity to cause problems down the right flank. Times, Sunday Times
  • He was drubbed defensively, allowing six points by Denver's Kenyon Martin in the first four minutes.
  • He'll never be a star defensively or on the base paths, so his value will come when he's in the batter's box.
  • These interviews result in politicians talking defensively about how great a place Ireland is to invest and how the closures have nothing to do with Irish competitiveness.
  • The one thing we've done defensively is we've gotten a lot more turnovers than maybe we've seen in the past," said Zook, mindful his Illini forced just 16 turnovers in 12 games last season. Illinois - Team Notes
  • Paloma answered defensively, "You opened my mail without my permission!".
  • A realm's boundaries may be maintained defensively from the inside (making it a polder) or from the outside (making it a prison) or they may simply be there. Notes on Strange Fiction: Seams
  • The team's biggest concern defensively is the secondary, where it still doesn't have a standout safety. Was drafting Mario Williams a mistake for Texans?
  • She gave Asha a disapproving look; her daughter laughed nervously and backed away, hands raised defensively.
  • I find it an honour to be able to be coached defensively from one of the best defenders to play the women's game.
  • The outfielders were a strong offensive group, but defensively they possessed liabilities. The Greatest Game
  • If you play defensively for too long, you won't be able to block attacks, which keeps the action fast paced.
  • This only paved the way for point guard Burnett to shine in the second half, as the rest of the team seemed to be faltering defensively.
  • I turned up my coat collar to meet my hat brim and hunched defensively, like a bedraggled bird.
  • Defensively the cataphracts would protect the Roman flanks and rear from enemy cavalry attacks, both by arrow volleys and close range combat.
  • A. needed against an offensively effective if defensively weak Knicks team.
  • Defensively, South Carolina is looking to replace All-American linebacker Eric Norwood. South Carolina - Team Notes
  • Those ominous vines grew in profusion, twisting in dense layers over the lean-to, as if defensively, and the entire platform was surrounded by beasties—iguanas, frogs, snakes, deer mice, and coatimundi made up a creeping moat. Kresley Cole Immortals After Dark: The Clan MacRieve
  • Now they are defensively strong and five clean sheets in a row makes the case. The Sun
  • On top of that, they're going to get a lot of guys back defensively who have been hurt by nagging injuries.
  • With Border having to bowl 20 overs before the close of play, Easterns played defensively and this may have contributed to their losing four wickets by stumps.
  • He added rather defensively: It would not be worth doing if it was going to cause enormous regional consternation.
  • Achenbach subsequently parries somewhat defensively criticism for noting the connection - something that appeared in the Times in the main news story, not merely in blog posts. Robert Naiman: Is Palin's "Crosshairs" Map Relevant? Giffords Thought So
  • Although, to be used offensively, guns should be in strong masses, in order to strike a decisive blow on some single point; this is by no means the case when _used defensively_; for, A Treatise on the Tactical Use of the Three Arms: Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry
  • Defensively we played well," said senior safety and co-captain Wyatt Middleton. Defense holds up its end against potent Air Force
  • Oh, I know, I know," said Kate, defensively.
  • Mateo has good range defensively at second with only an average arm.
  • This tradition of saving up to wage war, either aggressively or defensively, has continued on into the modern world of corporate warfare.
  • The Romans had encountered heavily armoured bowmen in the armies of Sassanid Persia from the 2nd century onwards; but these were generally deployed defensively.

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