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 Ravens have turned a corner on defense by changing ruthlessly
Marcus Williams, the team’s $70 million safety, was a healthy scratch against the Eagles.
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Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Miami was also flagged nine times for 90 yards including five on defense for 50 yards.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Caught two touchdown passes and forced a decisive fumble on defense against Murrieta Valley.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
But Jackson has made shots and played with force on defense.
—Tony East, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Miami was also flagged nine times for 90 yards including five on defense for 50 yards.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Caught two touchdown passes and forced a decisive fumble on defense against Murrieta Valley.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
But Jackson has made shots and played with force on defense.
—Tony East, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“On defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20defense. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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