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indefensible

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


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The "black hole" in the Defence Investment Plan is "indefensible", according to the Daily Mail.

From BBC Jul. 1, 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

In any other data-driven field, such deliberate disregard of evidence would be indefensible.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

Ignoring the poor, Jim and Paul believed, was also morally indefensible, and the world was beginning to recognize that.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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