defense
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However, Citi research analysts say the RBI has signaled its willingness to wait until second-round inflation effects are apparent, and interest rate defense of the currency would be a last resort.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Lower costs created the modern space economy, enabling communications, Earth imaging, and defense applications.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In Scorsese’s version, Bowden had been Cady’s defense attorney who, knowing Cady was guilty, had hidden evidence about the victim’s promiscuity to ensure a conviction and long sentence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Federal statutes require the secretary of defense, or secretary of one of the services, to jump through various hoops in order to delay the promotion of an officer.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
In private, he was already losing enthusiasm for civil defense.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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