defensive specialist

collocation in English

meaningsofdefensiveandspecialist

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defensive
adjective
uk
/dɪˈfen.sɪv/us
/dɪˈfen.sɪv/
used to protect someone or something ...
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specialist
noun[C]
uk
/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/us
/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/
someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a ...
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(Definition ofdefensiveandspecialistfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He was adefensivespecialistwhose best season offensively was 198384 with seven goals.
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As a rookie he played in nine games, earning the position as the teams top kick returner anddefensivespecialist.
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As a shortstop, he was not brought in for his bat, but as adefensivespecialist.
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His ability to rush opposing quarterbacks, however, soon made him adefensivespecialist.
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Attles was adefensivespecialistwho rarely scored, yet went 88 from the field and hit his single free throw.
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Bengough was a light-hitting,defensivespecialist.
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Allison was adefensivespecialist, his job was simply to catch the ball.
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Ryan built his reputation as adefensivespecialistand was largely credited with implementing and perfecting the 46 defense.
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The most common double-double combination is digs and assists, frequently accomplished by setters, although sometimes achieved by liberos and defensive specialists.
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Dressel was an exceptional midfielder who excelled at both offense and defense, playing before the game changed to specialized offensive and defensive specialists.
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