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moat

[moht] / moʊt /
NOUN
ditch
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Macy’s ultimate moat might be the physical shopping experience, which is making a comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Creating reliable space technology isn’t easy, which is one reason SpaceX has a huge competitive moat.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Anta collaborated with Chinese scientists to develop a type of foam cushion made with nitrogen that provides extra bounciness—all but demolishing Nike’s competitive moat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“The narrative is the moat is eroding and the space becoming commoditized,” Konik said.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Windswept and secluded, Waltha Castle stood on flat lowlands surrounded by a moat and a stately grove of trees.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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