justify
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Viewed in that context, paying a further $160 simply to have the company revisit a repair that has not restored normal operation seems difficult to justify.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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
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
This conceptual framework has proved remarkably stable, even while the scientific knowledge it is used to describe and justify has changed beyond all recognition.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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