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justified

[juhs-tuh-fahyd] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪd /












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The court said in a statement that it had unanimously found that "none of the grounds" put forward by India to suspend the treaty were justified.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

After reviewing the evidence, an internal review board was divided on whether Garcia-Alamilla was justified in using deadly force.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

To investors, Dick’s results were proof that years-long anxieties about the shoe retailer were justified.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

Having consulted with the CPS, they subsequently closed the investigation after deciding the cost was not justified when considering the lengthy prison sentence already being served by the IT expert.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

I justified this to myself because it was technically true.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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