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supportable

[suh-pawr-tuh-buhl, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tə bəl, -ˈpoʊr- /


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In many cases there is no 'right' decision, when incidents are in the grey area where either outcome is supportable.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In a subsequent press conference, a U.S. admiral revealed that more than 80% of those captured "terrorists" were released within weeks because there wasn't supportable evidence that they were insurgents.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022

The B-21 will also be more supportable and maintainable than its predecessor, a major point of emphasis for development given the high maintenance costs for the B-2.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2022

"We would be concerned about any supportable allegation of wrongdoing, whatever the source," Powell wrote.

From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2022

He had just gone abroad again, and she had taken the opportunity of coming to see her grandmother—and even of living with her for awhile, if she found Birchmead supportable.

From Name and Fame A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline