justified
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By contrast, the measures the U.S. is taking to address this Ebola outbreak—with its high mortality rate and known transmission methods—are scientifically justified, sensitive to the epidemiological facts and specifically tailored to contain the outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“There was real sign of software weakness in IBM” that has justified the market’s lower expectations for the stock, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The court agreed that public interest justified issuing interim orders while the matter was heard.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Verhoeven, however, defends the WBC's decision, insisting the bout is entirely justified.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Under such circumstances I would ordinarily feel justified in having one of the older hens for dinner—but how could I clean it?
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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