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defensible

[dih-fen-suh-buhl] / dɪˈfɛn sə bəl /


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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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