But by April 25 his efforts had become largely defensive.

The line of questioning quickly led to Blake becoming defensive and angry.

He had caught her off guard and she had become defensive.

Perhaps television has become less defensive about its lack of nutritional value.

The investment industry warns that becoming too defensive is costly in the long run.

But his public comments are becoming increasingly defensive and even sometimes take on a whining quality.

While the appointed government is insisting on retaining power, its style has become far more defensive.

He was becoming ever more defensive as the morning wore on.

This may mean becoming even more rigid and defensive about receiving help.

People are becoming defensive about the potential erosion of their languages.