justified

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One can argue the circumstances justified these actions.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The debate among equity investors now is whether stocks’ furious race back to records is justified by surging profits at America’s largest companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

With Carano 17 years removed from the sport, critics questioned how competitive the bout would be and - although their scepticism was justified on the 44-year-old's part - Rousey rose to the occasion.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The technical reasons why the BLS took that approach were justified, private-sector economists say, but it led to the cost of shelter being underestimated for the last six months.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

When the time proposed drew near, Mrs. Weston’s fears were justified in the arrival of a letter of excuse.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen