defensible

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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

But the old script — be polite, get ignored, lose anyway — is no longer defensible.

From Salon • May 30, 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

The empire had defensible borders, yet the vast majority of the population couldn’t be trusted in the ranks—the Macedonians had a long-standing reluctance to arm the natives.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro