justified
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“There was real sign of software weakness in IBM” that has justified the market’s lower expectations for the stock, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Some analysts said the moves are justified by the blockbuster profits that chip makers have posted in recent weeks and expect the spectacular spending on chips to grow as the artificial-intelligence build-out progresses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Verhoeven, however, defends the WBC's decision, insisting the bout is entirely justified.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Attention is also turning to upcoming earnings from chip giant Nvidia as investors determine whether huge spending on AI data centres is justified by potential returns.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“I ain’t saying I don’t trust your ma, but seeing what she done, having a doubt or two ’bout her intentions seems justified.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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