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justified

[juhs-tuh-fahyd] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪd /












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The question is whether those risks are justified by the fact that some people will find their cancer earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

This thought process is somewhat justified, he said, because elevated gas prices can translate to higher inflation overall.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Some of the fears are probably justified, and we should assume that the executives calling for government action believe what they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

On Friday, United States district judge Andrew Carter found Moore's challenge was "not justified" on a legal basis.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

In March of 1864 he felt a glow of personal triumph that his resentment had perhaps been justified.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt




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