justify

Example Sentences

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"Intermittent fasting may be a reasonable option for some people, but the current evidence doesn't justify the enthusiasm we see on social media."

From Science Daily

Their new analysis suggests that the earlier concerns were justified.

From Science Daily

“We have written the networks letters, and the response, by and large, has been defensive as they attempt to justify what is unjustifiable,” Jackson said at the news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

She continued: "It is no secret that Paramount, CBS's parent company, has regulatory matters before the government, but corporate interests cannot justify retreating from airing newsworthy content."

From BBC

"We should never, ever justify racial abuse. Vinicius has had enough of that unjustified behaviour from people. I know Mourinho by heart would agree with me but he expressed himself a bit unfortunately, I believe."

From BBC