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defensible

[dih-fen-suh-buhl] / dɪˈfɛn sə bəl /


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On Monday, Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow initiated coverage of IBM, saying that the company’s software stack is highly defensible against artificial-intelligence fears.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Count the time saved, and Mr. Bezos’ fortune becomes less mysterious and much more defensible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Indeed, the hospital’s attempt to litigate this case in Rhode Island—where it is located—is far more defensible than the DOJ’s efforts to drag the fight to Fort Worth, 1,750 miles away.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

In his view, the company is “articulating a clearer and more defensible strategy.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

We could establish a defensible perimeter, build a new airfield, then gradually work our way out to neutralize the whole island.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac




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