merited
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Builders say the allegations aren’t merited and the lawsuits are costing millions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The referee used the video assistant referee to review the play and determined it merited a red card.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Investor demand and limited stock supply means options implied volatility will likely be higher than merited.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Nuria's mother, Smera Chohan, said she was emotional and angry and wanted to know why such a terrible incident had not merited a "competent and thorough investigation".
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
His name, of course, was Proudfoot, and well merited; his feet were large, exceptionally furry, and both were on the table.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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