Examples of 'on the defensive' in a sentence
Meaning of "on the defensive"
When someone is on the defensive, it means they are acting in a way to protect or defend themselves, their beliefs, or their actions
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- Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
- defending; playing a defensive game
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on the defensive
We have been on the defensive for too long.
In between he lies low and goes on the defensive.
We put on the defensive until help arrives.
We have more depth on the defensive line.
I went on the defensive and prepared for a fight.
Their duties depend on the defensive scheme.
I am on the defensive already and they are the defendants.
I think it started on the defensive end for us.
So it is understandable that they would be on the defensive.
Put him on the defensive right away.
I do not just want her on the defensive.
I am no longer on the defensive holding onto my riches.
For six months we have been on the defensive.
Republicans are on the defensive because of that message.
We live in an age where truth is on the defensive.
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If you get on the defensive you are dead.
You might think you are on the defensive.
We are living on the defensive instead of the offensive.
I expect that he does not like being on the defensive.
Then you are on the defensive just like that.
The other person is always on the defensive.
You went on the defensive too soon.
They are people who are always on the defensive.
We often do better on the defensive than on the offensive.
And conservatives find themselves on the defensive.
We seem to be on the defensive and they are on the offensive.
We miss what he brings on the defensive end.
So going on the defensive is not an ideal way to manage anger.
And so you put them on the defensive.
On the defensive end you will see an animal.
They soon got on the defensive wall.
And on the defensive end they were right there.
Also keep an eye on the defensive line.
We were on the defensive and they were the attacking party.
This will put her on the defensive.
It is on the defensive side where they have been impressive.
We will continue to work on the defensive side.
He was on the defensive from the outset.
He will definitely help us on the defensive side.
I have been put on the defensive constantly on all my travels.
I am sorry to have put you on the defensive.
He also played on the defensive line and at fullback.
You unintentionally put people on the defensive.
Putin is more on the defensive instead of the offensive.
Ten years ago they were on the defensive.
His improvement on the defensive end is notable as well.
Trump is forced even more on the defensive.
This put me on the defensive immediately.
It puts the other person on the defensive.
On the defensive end he played well.
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