on defense
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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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Carolina is likely to keep its options open during the draft, especially on defense.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Houston also plays at the slowest pace of the remaining tournament teams on offense while forcing the longest possession on defense.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Hunter could also help tremendously on defense on the perimeter.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Reaction poured in quickly The sharing of sensitive information comes as Hegseth’s office has just announced a crackdown on leaks of sensitive information, including the potential use of polygraphs on defense personnel to determine how reporters have received information.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Houston also plays at the slowest pace of the remaining tournament teams on offense while forcing the longest possession on defense.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Hunter could also help tremendously on defense on the perimeter.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Reaction poured in quickly The sharing of sensitive information comes as Hegseth’s office has just announced a crackdown on leaks of sensitive information, including the potential use of polygraphs on defense personnel to determine how reporters have received information.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
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“On defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20defense. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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