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defensible

[dih-fen-suh-buhl] / dɪˈfɛn sə bəl /


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He said that Westminster's record on the issue over the last 30 years was "not defensible".

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Nomura thinks a software-hardware closed loop—spanning collection, transmission, evaluation, training, deployment and debugging—is a structurally defensible business model for pure-play data vendors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

But Qualcomm’s design has a substantial patent portfolio behind it, which makes it defensible and harder for rivals to copy.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

I think everyone was hoping that this case would help Bruen become more coherent or defensible.

From Slate Jun. 18, 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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