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justified

[juhs-tuh-fahyd] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪd /












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It thinks a delay is justified to preserve long-term value.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

If those celebrations aren’t quite justified, there’s still something to be learned from the ordeal, which digs into the so-called dead internet theory.

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026

"A law that was justified as protecting children's welfare is putting precisely those children under pressure at school," the group said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

So what exactly is behind the rise in prices, can the increases possibly be justified and what does it all mean for fans?

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“I ain’t saying I don’t trust your ma, but seeing what she done, having a doubt or two ’bout her intentions seems justified.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis


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