warranted

Example Sentences

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Stokes said some criticism was "harsh and unneeded", but "a lot of it was warranted".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While the Transportation Department doesn’t explicitly state that passengers should be compensated for subpar flight experiences, travelers like Monique believe that requests for such compensation are warranted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Wartime hazard pay is warranted because the dangers are real, several seafarers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A number of those officials said additional easing might not be warranted until there is clear indication that disinflation is firmly back on track.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Without further detailed data not included in the study, it’s not clear what conclusions are warranted.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos