warranted

Example Sentences

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Those hires and the renewed confidence of Elliott suggest some longer-term optimism may be warranted.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

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

But Roberts didn’t state whether refunds are warranted or, if so, how they should be calculated and distributed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

I did receive the additional money, for which I was grateful, but the circumstances which warranted it were unfortunate.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela