justified

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Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, when Portuguese manager Pereira made nine changes to return to his strongest Premier League side, justified the minor gamble in Porto.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Executives justified that expansion over the past few years by arguing that the definition of sport had expanded, as athleisure blurred the lines between athletic and casual activity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“The Church cannot remain silent when violence is justified in the name of security or when religious language is used to legitimize it,” saying that the church must “defend moral clarity.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Bonta said his office reviewed the warrants after they were issued, and found “deficiencies” that justified a halt to the investigation and execution of the warrants, according to court filings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Under the regulations, a federally funded law enforcement program or activity is unlawful if it has a racially discriminatory impact and if that impact cannot be justified by law enforcement necessity.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander