moat

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Elon Musk’s rocket company is one of the most unique on the planet, handling more than half of all orbital launches worldwide and building its competitive moat through the pioneering use of reusable rockets.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Not that many companies out there that have this kind of moat, which is a global wallet that everyone recognizes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's got no moat but it has got a little railway I can drive around," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The lawyer didn’t buy the answer, charging that the moat was Live Nation’s alleged practice of threatening venues into using Ticketmaster to secure the best concerts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“First, the ringwall, then the outer circle. It’s divided into three sectors. Beyond that is the ice moat, then at the center of everything, the White Island.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo