With the defensive tone that some American veterans also found themselves adopting over the years, he said.

Again, Samantha was surprised, this time by the defensive tone in his voice.

"There's still a somewhat defensive tone out there," he said.

Very interesting article, I think the defensive tone is interesting though.

Her defensive tone of voice made it clear she didn't expect much from his response.

Gold tried not to read too much into the defensive tone, but his own lack of sleep had him on edge as well.

His voice seemed to hold no tension or defensive tone.

Lachesis spoke, and he did so in a defensive tone of voice.

She caught the stiff, almost defensive tone in the woman's voice.

Guys came off the bench with positive energy, and we set a defensive tone at the start of the game.