Sentences with On The Defensive

The stand-up comedian, faced with a tough crowd, went on the defensive, improvising jokes to win back the audience's laughter.

The software engineer remained on the defensive during the code review, addressing concerns raised by the quality assurance team.

The lawyer's client was on the defensive, providing an alibi to counter the prosecution's claims of their involvement in the crime.

The team captain found themselves on the defensive as opposing players questioned the fairness of their team's tactics during the championship.