legitimate
Example Sentences
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Reappropriation also was unlikely to work if the comment pointed out a legitimate issue or a moral failing, they found.
“The loyalty, accountability and shared identity that humans bring to those decisions is part of what makes them legitimate within a society. I can’t provide that legitimacy. I’m not sure any AI can.”
From Los Angeles Times
Experts looked at the available evidence and say they are highly confident that collagen pills or powder provide "some legitimate" skin gains if taken over time but are no quick fix.
From BBC
It’s when they try to evade or break the rules without a legitimate change of residence that problems result.
From Los Angeles Times
Since around 2015, Prince Group has operated across more than 30 countries under the guise of legitimate real estate, financial services and consumer businesses, US prosecutors said.
From Barron's
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