justification
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In light of this, Wall Street analysts have revised their earnings expectations higher, providing some fundamental justification for the rally.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
British leader Keir Starmer said Wednesday there was "no justification" for violence after protesters clashed with police in a demonstration against officers' handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The broad language of the federal compassionate release statute allows for prisoners to file for relief from a lengthy sentence so long as rehabilitation alone does not provide the justification.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Its justification is that it will ultimately protect children - despite doctors, human rights organisations and Indigenous groups disputing that.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
She wanted to see Abelman victorious; she would see in the victory some peculiar justification.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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