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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Atlanta has clearly brought in personnel designed to push the pace on offense and applies intense perimeter pressure on defense.
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The White House’s fiscal policies will sway earnings too, as tax cuts, the end of certain tax credits, more spending on defense, and less spending on the social safety net ripple through corporate America and consumers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Ekblad has alternated between being an offensive-minded defenseman, racking up as many as 16 goals and 57 points and individual seasons, and being focused on defense.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
That remained the case in Sunday’s 12-5, rubber match win over the A’s, as Chisholm went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a solo homer, two runs scored and a walk while shining on defense.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The White House’s fiscal policies will sway earnings too, as tax cuts, the end of certain tax credits, more spending on defense, and less spending on the social safety net ripple through corporate America and consumers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Ekblad has alternated between being an offensive-minded defenseman, racking up as many as 16 goals and 57 points and individual seasons, and being focused on defense.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
That remained the case in Sunday’s 12-5, rubber match win over the A’s, as Chisholm went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a solo homer, two runs scored and a walk while shining on defense.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
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“On defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20defense. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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