- present participle of justify.
justifying
Example Sentences
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“I was always justifying to myself to spend more money,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Understanding why he matters means understanding that the modern federal government is shaped not only by elected officials but also by attorneys who craft legal arguments justifying government action.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
The majority didn’t issue an opinion justifying its ruling.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 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
“The ends justifying the means is something a ruthless dictator might say, not a philosopher.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
