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indefensible

[in-di-fen-suh-buhl] / ˌɪn dɪˈfɛn sə bəl /


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In Chicago, where so many students are already missing school, it’s particularly indefensible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said his team's performance was both "indefensible" and "unacceptable" as he faced angry chants from his own supporters for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

"Any war fought without limits is incompatible with the law. It is indefensible, inhumane and devastating for entire populations."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

If she weren’t such an indefensible character, Bondi’s efforts to save her job would be sad.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

And yet even with decent troops the place was clearly indefensible.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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