legitimate
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But he said Cuba had "the absolute and legitimate right to defend itself against a military onslaught."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
He said: "The suggestion that confidential records may have been accessed without legitimate reason, particularly at a time when survivors and families were at their most vulnerable, is profoundly troubling."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
A higher threshold may reduce wrongful interventions but could allow legitimate threats to go undetected.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
However, the growing number of drones operated via cellular networks poses a challenge because they blend in with legitimate network traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Dalio and I looked at each other, confused about whether this was a legitimate complaint or simply a prank.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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