justified
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Inflation watchers in the private sector said the BEA move was justified, but they faulted the agency for not giving the public a heads up, even for such a nerdy statistical thing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
As investigations continue, the question facing officials is straightforward: Will the public receive enough information to determine what happened — and whether the use of force was justified?
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the long-classified files have historically fuelled "justified speculation," saying that the American people have a right to see the information for themselves.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The White House defended the move as justified by a recent U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The unicorn, like the fairy, has received an excellent Muggle press – in this case justified.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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