justified

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And just last week, a US trade court ruled that the latest global tariffs were not justified, which could lead to future court challenges.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Dana Peterson, chief economist at the Conference Board, said the cuts in 2024 were justified, but said she thinks the last three cuts last year were not needed.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

"These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation -- and it's time the American people see it for themselves," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Instead, Dr. Makary looked on as Dr. Prasad drove out scientists who didn’t share his mission of restricting access to drugs whose benefits he didn’t think justified their costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Under the regulations, a federally funded law enforcement program or activity is unlawful if it has a racially discriminatory impact and if that impact cannot be justified by law enforcement necessity.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander