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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

On Tuesday, the Navy employed a remotely piloted drone boat from defense company Saronic to rescue the crew of an Apache helicopter struck near the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Their main argument, in defense of the underlying loans, was that, in their short history, they had never defaulted in meaningful amounts.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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