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justification

[juhs-tuh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌdʒʌs tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Narayan pointed to the Terafab chip project, as well as SpaceX’s reliance on Tesla’s Megapack energy-storage products and the companies’ work together on artificial-intelligence training — all justification for closer ties.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Justice Brett Kavanaugh was the outlier in the decision, agreeing with the court’s judgment but disagreeing with its justification.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

So when Africa performed so poorly in Russia, justification for giving the continent another four places appeared to be weak.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

It essentially yanked TPS overnight and refused to give a legitimate justification.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The vice president of the Durham Merchants Association complained, with some justification, that the business community was being blamed for all of Durham’s ills.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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