defensible
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He added: "The current practice is also no longer legally defensible."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Meanwhile, those that cleared vegetation from Zone Zero had a survival rate of 37%, and those with comprehensive home hardening and defensible space had a survival rate of 48%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
I think everyone was hoping that this case would help Bruen become more coherent or defensible.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
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
“We need to go and speak to the sheriff, convince him to barricade the town before it’s overrun. Consolidate everyone into a few defensible buildings. We’re too vulnerable, waiting for the next attack.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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