justified
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And finally in April 2024, a chance encounter with the brothers saw Gibson's suspicions justified.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Dana Peterson, chief economist at the Conference Board, said the cuts in 2024 were justified, but said she thinks the last three cuts last year were not needed.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
Instead, Dr. Makary looked on as Dr. Prasad drove out scientists who didn’t share his mission of restricting access to drugs whose benefits he didn’t think justified their costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
It is also important to understand how stories can make prejudice feel justified and emotionally compelling.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Tate initially justified keeping Myers and McMillian on death row for safety reasons.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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