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justifiable

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


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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

And although referees' boss Howard Webb told Forest that while there could be justifiable reasons to deem it was not handball by Mbeumo, 'football's expectation' would have been for the goal to be disallowed.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Then the obligatory excuse-making: “I think there is justifiable anger at the ongoing war.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

“These conditions are excessive restrictions on his liberty that serve no justifiable purpose and deprive Mr. Allen of dignity while incarcerated.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026

Before the fire, Chicago citizens viewed their city with justifiable pride.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy


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