legitimate

Example Sentences

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There are legitimate concerns in football over a system that incentivises these sales.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

That puts bears in a tough spot, even if their concerns are legitimate.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But they reasserted themselves as legitimate playoff contenders behind Doncic’s historic brilliance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Ernest and his long-suffering fiancée had come to the bank in the hope of securing a loan to turn a habit of solving crimes into a legitimate business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Mrs. Jarvis claims her sister is a legitimate dowser, and can find water for a “nominal fee.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman