justifiable

Example Sentences

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A study we conducted of the law in three states—California, Florida, and Massachusetts—highlights some of the common principles that limit when shooting someone is justifiable, and therefore lawful.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Recognising the majority of households in Northern Ireland rely on heating oil, the prime minister said prices must be "fair transparent and justifiable and not inflated at the expense of working people".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"It is not justifiable to claim that the race has been lost."

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Other recent films about Palestine have rippled with justifiable outrage, but “All That’s Left of You” leads with bittersweet resignation and even a modest hope for a better tomorrow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

“I just, er ...” I didn’t have a justifiable reason for being there.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins