merits

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“We still don’t believe that there’s such a financial crisis that merits such action.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Warsh has said he would decide policy and interest rates on the merits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

I take each letter on its own merits.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Musk on X said he would appeal the case as the "jury never actually ruled on the merits of the case" and that to "loot charities is incredibly destructive to charitable giving in America."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He saw himself walking the streets of Harlem, discussing the merits of Mark Twain with his American friends, gazing at Mount Rushmore.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie