Most people think of blocks as being strictly defensive maneuvers - that is, if they've never had one used on them.

The review board found that the bomber struck the ground while performing a defensive maneuver.

She should dive into health care as an offensive and defensive maneuver.

So as politicians talk and interest groups negotiate, many white farmers have taken defensive maneuvers, officials say.

In a defensive maneuver, the two ranchers decided to put their cattle around the prairie dog town.

Instead, the Bush administration began one of its now-classic defensive maneuvers.

Rather, attention is focused on defensive maneuvers to protect the ball from attack while setting up offensive moves.

There are two spectacular defensive maneuvers at the bridge table that look similar, but have different objectives.

She has a versatile range of attacks and defensive maneuvers.

He savored it, and she let him, trying for no defensive maneuver.