justified

Example Sentences

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“However, Eastman’s inaccurate assertions were lies that cannot be justified as zealous advocacy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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

"Money's very scarce in education but it's fully justified."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They said that 16% growth represents a level “rarely expected at the start of any earnings season,” but justified by a favorable macro environment, rising cyclical growth drivers and a weak dollar tailwind.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The boast seemed justified to Jim and Farmer when they read the official data, which revealed a remarkably low incidence of TB.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French