justifications

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Tariff proponents offer a variety of justifications for raising levies from the near-zero average levels that prevailed before last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Even so, Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute said that the executive branch has vast discretion in immigration law, particularly when invoking national security justifications, and defense attorneys may face an uphill battle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

To be sure, there are justifications for the enthusiasm.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Dorsey's justifications drew plenty of sceptics, who pointed out that he has presided over at least two rounds of mass job cuts in the last two years and never mentioned AI.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The justifications of men who kill should always be heard with skepticism, said the monster.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness