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defensible

[dih-fen-suh-buhl] / dɪˈfɛn sə bəl /


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Count the time saved, and Mr. Bezos’ fortune becomes less mysterious and much more defensible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Indeed, the hospital’s attempt to litigate this case in Rhode Island—where it is located—is far more defensible than the DOJ’s efforts to drag the fight to Fort Worth, 1,750 miles away.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

As valuations came down to more defensible levels, however, the group is showing signs of recovery lately.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Until that guidance comes, operators will have to make defensible choices without a clear framework,” Feldman told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The empire had defensible borders, yet the vast majority of the population couldn’t be trusted in the ranks—the Macedonians had a long-standing reluctance to arm the natives.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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