justifying
Example Sentences
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“I was always justifying to myself to spend more money,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Understanding why he matters means understanding that the modern federal government is shaped not only by elected officials but also by attorneys who craft legal arguments justifying government action.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
In justifying that more upbeat outlook, Chipotle’s executives said they still liked their sales momentum overall.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The majority didn’t issue an opinion justifying its ruling.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
While his first instinct was to blame Hamilton for the whole sorry mess, Washington’s speech justifying the action could not be so easily dismissed.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
