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Recent Examples of defensives
However, a deterioration in economic conditions will mean investors should add to traditional defensives and low-beta stocks, which are less volatile than the broader market.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defensives
Noun
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Atlanta played much better in a 1-point loss to the Patriots on the road last Sunday, but there are major concerns on the O-line after starting guards Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom had to leave the Pats game early.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Haydar was prisoner 13077 at Abu Ghraib, one of those photographed by the American army prison guards in various positions of agony.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet the nation’s 63 national parks remain largely open, with many roads, trails, lookouts and wilderness areas still accessible.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Defensives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defensives. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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