justify
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They also do not justify stopping or changing antidepressant treatment without guidance from a prescribing clinician.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
There will always be franchises in markets where the outdoor tradition is too embedded in the team’s identity to abandon, or where the economics don’t justify the cost of an enclosure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
For Mortimore, the most important question is whether the application layer of AI can generate enough returns to justify the enormous amounts of money pouring into the hardware layer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
But Hopkins didn’t have the name recognition to justify trademarking “Cocky.”
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
“You realize, the relations between my people and the Northlanders are perfectly cordial. It would be difficult for me to justify disturbing them.”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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"Nothing justifies these substantial harms to competition," the lawsuit states.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
We could rearrange the portfolios differently to tamp down the risk, selecting companies that are not projected to grow so quickly, but the current market environment justifies the risk — and will reward it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
"This research justifies a strong precautionary approach against introductions of extraterrestrial origin."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
That justifies a $350 share price target in 12 to 18 months.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Painting a picture that justifies her opinion of him—an underdog cursed with an ungrateful son upon whom he has showered love and concern, only to be infamously treated by that son in return.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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As investigations continue, the question facing officials is straightforward: Will the public receive enough information to determine what happened — and whether the use of force was justified?
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
These incentives were justified as engines of rural development, job creation and local investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“You need to wait and see the reports to know if it’s justified or not,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Will it lead to more appeals in football in a bid to cut suspensions even when red cards were justified under the rules?
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
It’s as if Rogelio’s response has justified every polemic.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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The majority didn’t issue an opinion justifying its ruling.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The Times quotes officials justifying the order by saying it would reduce duplication of effort; our own spies wouldn’t bother recruiting someone if they knew he or she was already an agent.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
In justifying the repeal of its former rule, the SEC argued that repeal made negotiating settlements easier and cheaper — thus, sparing the SEC’s scarce resources.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
Applicants are required to upload extensive personal information and documentation justifying their need for wider internet access.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
She saw how welfare caseworkers kept clients in the dark about their rights, justifying arbitrary actions by citing mysterious regulations.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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