warrant
Example Sentences
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Critics say this mothballing will amount to a death warrant, and have asked San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors to give the fountain another chance.
“We think a lack of cash returns and likely margin volatility warrant a high-risk rating.”
“As prosecutors, our duty is to ensure justice for victims and protect public safety, and the defendant’s cruel actions in this case continue to warrant the 50-years-to-life sentence that was imposed.”
From Los Angeles Times
They had obtained a warrant to seize the ship, accused of breaking US sanctions and shipping Iranian oil.
From BBC
Granted, I also found this grating, depending on when these responses felt warranted.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
