At Any Cost
A defensive line was being formed and it had to be held at all costs lest the invaders break into the heartland of their country and attack defenceless civilian populations.
The Life of Another - Chapter 24
I held up my hands in a defensive gesture. "calm down! remember what i was just saying about not jumping to conclusions?" nick settled stiffly back into his seat and nodded.
Disarray
“the local fleet is already moving to take up defensive positions in orbit and groundside forces have been mobilized to move the civilians down into the shelters." “what about the stranger?" she inquired, glancing up to his imposing visor.
Rules of Engagement. Chapter Ten.
Charles wanted to get defensive on the matter. to argue some more.
The Forlorn Dragon, Chapter 1
He had me stand still while he cast lances and great spells against me, and all shattered against my defenses though it hurt sometimes. i was also taught to cast defensive and offensive spells of my own, they were limited but very powerful.
Torpedo Run Chapter 14
Not to mention the unseen enemy carrier was still belching out more fighters, and those six remaining frigates were keeping up a pounding barrage of attacks that forced the fist to stay on the defensive.
Living Legends: Volume (Mew)Two: Part 5
She asked, seeming annoyed at him, defensive. "yeah." he stated flatly, brow furrowing up at that. "and what would that be?" she asked dangerously, glowering down at him. "your tongue is too firm." he stated matter-of-factly.
None So Vile 02: Guns at Dawn
As deuxmoise had predicted, the allied enemy took the initiative, dozens of organised ranks marching eastwards down the gentle hills as they approached the defenceless hamlet by the junction.
Ander - Part 3: Subchapter 17
With his arms tied, this was just about the only thing he could do to get into a defensive stance. not that it would do him any good.
SY 05 - Daddy's boy
#5 of coming of age book 2 kris gets a bit of a surprise when he meets the school counselor, and we get a peek at why he's been so defensive when it comes to his father.
Starting Anew Chapter 6
He gives his men their orders and they start getting their defensive positions established.
Taste of Fire: Beaten
Qagan switched to a defensive stance once again. the smoke started to swirl around the charizard within. with a sharp inhale the smoke around him was cleared and he extended his wings.