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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

“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

Taking a flier on a D-III pitcher was no longer justifiable.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

It was the iced-over, heartless feeling that enables some people to do terrible things for what they believe are perfectly justifiable reasons.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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