justifiably

Example Sentences

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Justifiably or not, I treat the processed meat-cancer link with blithe “we’re all dying, every day” fatalism.

From The Guardian • Jan. 18, 2020

Justifiably annoyed by this slighting of her father’s contributions, Victoria Riskin went up and introduced herself to Capra at one of his film-festival appearances.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2019

Justifiably angered, the Ministry of Culture flew one of its UAVs over the scene of the incident.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2015

"Justifiably one might say it was a joint effort. David was the first editor and had a lot to do with the conceptualization. He and Ben could take a joint bow on that."

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2015

Justifiably assuming that the tinkler was the butcher's boy, she went to the door with her apron on, and even with the duster in her hand.

From Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days by Bennett, Arnold