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justifiable

[juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl, juhs-tuh-fahy-] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ- /


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“Rather, it is a justifiable shift in investor preferences to judicious corporate capital allocation,” adding, “We believe this is a prudent investment style for many asset owners just now. “

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Such prices may be considered justifiable for certain rare, life-threatening conditions, particularly when treatment options are extremely limited.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Still, the market’s hesitation to price in oversupply seems justifiable, as it likely considers the current upswing in Middle East exports to be unsustainable, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

And economic analysis can bring some clarity as to what brought about such eye-watering ticket prices, whether they are justifiable and why many think them unfair.

From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026

This was patently untrue, but a justifiable distortion in the Jeffersonian scheme of things because motivated by an authentic urge to sustain the friendship.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis


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