on defense
idiom
sports
: on the part of a team that defends the goal
She began the season on defense, but her coach later put her on offense.
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The 5-foot-6 senior also brings the energy on defense.
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Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
While Republicans are trying to oust vulnerable DFL incumbents — and win open seats — some GOP legislators are on defense in seats President Biden won in 2020.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Four holding penalties in the first half (three on defense, one on Bolles, negating a touchdown run), and not converting on the first two fourth downs.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Suárez also seems to be improving on defense, posting his best advanced fielding stats of his career.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
While Republicans are trying to oust vulnerable DFL incumbents — and win open seats — some GOP legislators are on defense in seats President Biden won in 2020.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Four holding penalties in the first half (three on defense, one on Bolles, negating a touchdown run), and not converting on the first two fourth downs.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Suárez also seems to be improving on defense, posting his best advanced fielding stats of his career.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“On defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20defense. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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