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[juhs-tuh-fahy] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ /


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Surging airfares have made it harder for price-conscious travelers to justify summer vacations in Europe — and many are opting to travel within the U.S. instead.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s projection of SpaceX’s revenue in 2040, in an analysis shared with investors to justify its large valuation ahead of its expected IPO this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In contrast to Cricket, who skates along with no end plan, Olympia is a committed careerist, an artist who insists on a captive audience to justify her work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

After the dismal winter, the retained management structure needed any sort of victory to begin to justify the faith that has been shown in them.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

As I sat there trying to come up with ways to justify it to Brian, I began smelling the bologna.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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