warranted

Example Sentences

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“We do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility,” Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It shouldn’t take months, let alone years, to take back control of public spaces, and Pratt’s criticism is warranted, no doubt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The two roads warranted just a sentence in Plaid's election manifesto, just like a new 20mph law in Labour's plans in 2021.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But a warranted apology from Candace Owens does not redeem her.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

And fragments from an angry Miss Pagett: "... repeated warnings ... new information ... search is fully warranted."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements