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defense

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




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

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“Jonathan did not start the fire,” defense attorney Steve Haney told jurors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

US Central Command later said that the US Air Force and Navy had command and control, defense and surveillance stations.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“We are well placed to capture expected growth and outpace overall defense industry growth,” said Chief Executive Eirik Lie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The minister of defense, Rodion Malinovsky, was on the line.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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