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justified

[juhs-tuh-fahyd] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪd /












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The court agreed that public interest justified issuing interim orders while the matter was heard.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

One can argue the circumstances justified these actions.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The debate among equity investors now is whether stocks’ furious race back to records is justified by surging profits at America’s largest companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Verhoeven, however, defends the WBC's decision, insisting the bout is entirely justified.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He had understood it all, weighed it all, and it made no difference: all was justified by the ultimate purpose.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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