warranted

Example Sentences

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Foden was unable to continue after the incident, which left England defender Harry Maguire bewildered how it had not warranted a red card.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Those who know Bazzana insist that the confidence is warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“If inflation follows the path I expect, further reductions in the federal-funds rate will eventually be warranted to prevent monetary policy from inadvertently becoming more restrictive,” Williams said in a speech.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Lee has sought to mend ties by stamping out such provocations, and has even suggested a rare apology may be warranted.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The Rad Lab was not too proud to build these enhancements into its machine, where warranted.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik