justifiably

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Without the new store, the loss for consumers is clear and at least some local residents are justifiably angry about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Patel’s preposterous partying with the U.S. men’s hockey team while war-planning was underway in Washington was widely, justifiably mocked.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The order, accompanied by an AI-generated illustration of a World War II-era hospital ship flying the U.S. flag, was confusing to many, and justifiably so.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Guardiola, justifiably, will say City are still in the race but league form since the turn of the year says otherwise, with only one win from six games coming at home to doomed Wolverhampton Wanderers.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Jones and Allen were justifiably shocked and angered by Carey’s comments.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy