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Act Together Defensively Crossword Clue

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33%5Act defensively to evade a strike.
noun

• (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)

verb

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

31%7 Investing defensively (7)
noun

• any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

• an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

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New York Times06 Nov 1993 Across 55 CLOSERANKS
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