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justification

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


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In light of this, Wall Street analysts have revised their earnings expectations higher, providing some fundamental justification for the rally.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Yet now, without any justification, the supermajority has imported Callais’ jury-rigged standards into the constitutional rules against racial gerrymandering.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

"There can be no justification for hijacking this tragedy to stir up violence and disorder," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Only later was a back story of justification added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In justification to Dad, it should be said that automatic pencils always were used once the supply of wooden ones was exhausted.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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