unwarranted

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In particular, Lee argues that concerns about heavy capex investment are unwarranted as Microsoft already has cloud-computing contracts covering the majority of the useful life of the hardware it is buying.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Many scholars question the fairness of vicarious liability in criminal cases, viewing it as an unwarranted exception to the general rule that criminal responsibility must be personal.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

The number of permanent residents has increased, bringing what some say is "new life" but others argue the policy is not enough to save rural communities or think it an unwarranted attack on tourism.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“It is also pushing the long-standing transatlantic relationship into a severe crisis, with a clear risk of further escalation and unwarranted negative consequences for both Europe and the US economy,” ING added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

But given their championship, they recognized what seemed an unwarranted demotion and felt more than a little intimidated by their new coach’s bearing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown