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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /




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In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

John Healey quit as defense secretary on the day that some officials expected the plan to be unveiled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But conspiracy thinking is not a knowledge problem; it is an identity defense mechanism.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Richards’ return will shore up a defense that was one of the U.S. team’s biggest question marks heading into the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He told the defense team he would listen again to their argument for dismissal.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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