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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /




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But conspiracy thinking is not a knowledge problem; it is an identity defense mechanism.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Kings have historically prioritized defense in a league that has shifted to attacking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We are well placed to capture expected growth and outpace overall defense industry growth,” said Chief Executive Eirik Lie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

President John Kennedy, who had appointed him secretary of defense in 1961, called McNamara the smartest man he’d ever met.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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