We sincerely hope that in those discussions an open minded attitude, rather than a defensive one, will prevail at all times.

The negotiating attitude and position of developing countries regarding the various areas of Doha negotiations should not be interpreted as simplistic defensive or offensive approaches.

Defensive formation.

I'm not being defensive.

I'm your defensive shield.

We're on the defensive.

Life hardened and became defensive.

Italians have abandoned their defensive tactics.

The Portuguese formed a defensive square.

She became very defensive, almost violent.

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Drop that attitude.

Yes, civilization seems to be on the defensive.

This defensive view of transatlantic relations is problematic.

So, you just had a hugely defensive stalemate.

She's on the defensive, but it's a façade.

Our interactions with Muslims may be unconsciously influenced by this defensive reflex, and that may encourage equally defensive attitudes on their part.

As a defensive measure, the enemy country responds by unleashing a defensive cyberattack that results in the allied nations' power grids going down.

Where'd that attitude go?

Beauty is attitude, okay?

What a great attitude.

His attitude is poor.

Constantine's successors built the finest defensive fortifications ever made.

I've become very defensive about these claims of circularity.

The homeland war was a defensive, just and legitimate war.

This move has been characterized by Ethiopia as purely defensive.

And what do we do? We attack them. We're defensive.

I can't ask him to be my defensive shield anymore.

So, I no longer need to have a defensive shield.

It's just my little defensive mechanism, as you call it.

Tom doesn't like Mary's attitude.

But this attitude is irresponsible.

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Our democratic attitude is working.

We fully support this attitude.

I don't understand your attitude.

What's with the big attitude?

That's a very curious attitude.

This protective attitude towards women.

In the meantime, a somewhat conservative and defensive posture is warranted.

They have shifted from defensive to offensive Iraqi led security initiatives.

The victim continues to be deprived of defensive assistance and weaponry.

Give me a defensive perimeter so we can load the wounded.

Don't touch me. This isn't the time for your defensive shield.