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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At 6-11, an energetic blend of rim running on offense and paint protection on defense.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2024
This will mean encouraging members to spend more money on defense and cooperating more closely on weapons procurement and plans for troop deployment.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 20 June 2024
Is the lack of free agency additions/draft picks on defense related to this in anyway?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2024
However, on defense, Betts remains a below average shortstop.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2024
This will mean encouraging members to spend more money on defense and cooperating more closely on weapons procurement and plans for troop deployment.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 20 June 2024
Is the lack of free agency additions/draft picks on defense related to this in anyway?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2024
However, on defense, Betts remains a below average shortstop.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
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“On defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20defense. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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