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[juhs-tuh-fahy] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ /


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In other words, the health improvements they provide are considered substantial enough to justify their price.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Tesla’s earnings commentary wasn’t enough to justify the company’s big-spending ways, leading to the stock’s worst post-earnings performance ever Thursday.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

BBC Sport understands there have to be "exceptional circumstances" to justify the effort and that, in these cases, time might have been of the essence with a need for prompt testing.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The enterprise segment has become an increasingly vital portion of OpenAI’s business and one where it will need to continue growing to meet revenue targets, justify heavy infrastructure spending and ultimately satisfy public markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

“Is this whole story some kind of joke to justify your difficulty with math?” asks my mother with a frown.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

We could rearrange the portfolios differently to tamp down the risk, selecting companies that are not projected to grow so quickly, but the current market environment justifies the risk — and will reward it.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Looking to add to their 2010 triumph, Spain would hope Yamal, who will turn 19 on the eve of the tie, picks the semi-final to deliver a performance that justifies his talent.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

"This research justifies a strong precautionary approach against introductions of extraterrestrial origin."

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

The final act, during which the friends gather to mourn the death of one of their group, concludes on a deeply affecting note that justifies the expansive length.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

She talks about all those pretty scientific words, all those Big Terms, and justifies all those footnotes in her book.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

Few doubt Fedorov's commitment, imagination and drive, but some question whether his outsized reputation is fully justified.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Kyiv calls its strikes "long-range sanctions", saying the attacks are justified retribution for Russia's more than four-year offensive and nightly attacks on its cities.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The video ended the controversy and established that the use of force was justified.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

As investigations continue, the question facing officials is straightforward: Will the public receive enough information to determine what happened — and whether the use of force was justified?

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

I just couldn’t understand how these people justified avoiding not just me but my entire family.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

The practice is so unusual that an internal waiver justifying the choice is typically required.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

The Times quotes officials justifying the order by saying it would reduce duplication of effort; our own spies wouldn’t bother recruiting someone if they knew he or she was already an agent.

From Slate Jul. 1, 2026

In justifying the repeal of its former rule, the SEC argued that repeal made negotiating settlements easier and cheaper — thus, sparing the SEC’s scarce resources.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

Bassist and singer Geddy Lee, his voice eerily well-preserved for a 72-year-old, rode the contours of these numbers with electrifying menace and character, justifying all the risks inherent in this reunion tour.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

I listen to myself ramble on and on, explaining why she and Nate are wrong, justifying things the way Dad trained me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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