defensible

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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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

In his view, the company is “articulating a clearer and more defensible strategy.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

For a pitcher under contract to the Dodgers through 2035, it is certainly defensible in the short and the long term.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“We need to go and speak to the sheriff, convince him to barricade the town before it’s overrun. Consolidate everyone into a few defensible buildings. We’re too vulnerable, waiting for the next attack.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland