justified
Example Sentences
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As investigations continue, the question facing officials is straightforward: Will the public receive enough information to determine what happened — and whether the use of force was justified?
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
“You need to wait and see the reports to know if it’s justified or not,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Will it lead to more appeals in football in a bid to cut suspensions even when red cards were justified under the rules?
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Valuations also remain a concern, though robust corporate earnings have so far justified elevated stock prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Not because her behavior justified his jealousy, but it relieved that awful fear inside him.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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