defensible

Example Sentences

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But the old script — be polite, get ignored, lose anyway — is no longer defensible.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

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

Buying Nvidia here is perfectly defensible, but anyone who wants a name that could outperform other chip names or the market by leaps and bounds might want to look elsewhere.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It was necessary to pare down faith to a set of core beliefs in order to make it defensible.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton