legitimate

Example Sentences

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But Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing "will take all measures necessary to firmly protect the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies."

From Barron's

He had legitimate reasons to mock journalists for blurting rude questions about his dead brother River Phoenix on the red carpet.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing, meanwhile, on Friday vowed to "take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies".

From Barron's

On Friday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the country would take "all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies".

From BBC

The ruling from the Church's president of tribunals reports that Stephen Cottrell was "glad to have the opportunity to respond to these very legitimate concerns and questions".

From BBC