justified
Example Sentences
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Protestations that big spending is justified by Amazon’s fastest growth rate in its cloud-computing unit for the past 13 quarters looked set to fall on deaf ears judging by the initial stock market reaction.
From Barron's
He justified the introduction of adverts by saying it was because OpenAI was committed to "free access" and "agency" for ChatGPT users.
From BBC
Tomé justified this request by accusing her of making “interventionist statements” directed at the government.
From Los Angeles Times
By the department’s definition, a homicide can be “cleared” through an arrest or other factors, including if the killing was deemed legally justified or the suspect dies.
From Los Angeles Times
Both Miller and Noem justified the shootings in the immediate aftermath.
From Los Angeles Times
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