justified

Example Sentences

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Iran's surviving leaders have voiced defiance and said that counter-attacks were justified as self-defense.

From Barron's

If cracks in the labor market widen, it could lead to a slowdown in consumer spending and prompt investors to reconsider whether high valuations in the stock market are justified.

From MarketWatch

Older trusts, such as A/B trusts, often contain rigid language that restricts control for surviving spouses, a limitation no longer justified by tax benefits.

From Barron's

In some cases these fees are justified and align management with investors — originating and managing private investments is inherently more time-consuming than trading stocks or bonds.

From MarketWatch

He questioned whether freezing repayment thresholds was justified in a cost-of-living crisis and whether RPI was an appropriate benchmark for interest calculations.

From BBC