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justify

[juhs-tuh-fahy] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ /


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Anything short of that wouldn’t justify Norway’s long wait, Ryerson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

Gapen at Morgan Stanley said this is important because the Fed could justify rate hikes if there is a risk of higher prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The AI capex trade has momentum on its side, but it hasn’t yet done enough to justify today’s lofty expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This meant I'd have to justify my daily screenings with a homework assignment.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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