defensive
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Contemporary Examples of defensively
But in 1998, he sensed the urgency and the utility of taking impeachment on directly—and certainly not defensively.
“That was the decision of the lawyers,” Sharpton says defensively in the Times interview.
The Patriot subset that declines to accept racism continues to cope with the issue unevenly and defensively.
But Boredom, defensively subtitled A Lively History, is in fact a spirited, no-nonsense guide to a surprisingly contentious topic.
“I got them when I was in medical school but I never wore them,” she said, a little too defensively.
Historical Examples of defensively
"Well, that happened a good while ago," said Taterleg defensively.
The Duke Of Chimney ButteG. W. Ogden
Defensively he crouched, yet the next instant he was overthrown.
The Trail of '98Robert W. Service
The other eyed her defensively and she tried to tidy her hair with hands that shook.
Jane Journeys OnRuth Comfort Mitchell
"They're very kind among themselves," Paula said defensively.
The Stars, My BrothersEdmond Hamilton
Defensively, too, had the rider of the maherry an advantage over his antagonists.
The Boy SlavesMayne Reid