justify

Example Sentences

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Rather, he said, leaders in a republic must seek to “mold” public sentiment—to convince an often skeptical populace that a controversial course of action is justified.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The archaeological sites do not contain any military or security presence. Therefore, this argument cannot be used to justify their bombing," he said.

From Barron's

It is never justified, in our view, to attack civilians in retaliation for state-sponsored action that leads to the loss of civilian life.

From Los Angeles Times

Fuel hikes he called the "most severe" he had ever seen had forced him to drop longer routes where the passenger load could not justify the cost of diesel.

From Barron's

For some Austrian drivers, the price difference is enough to justify a cross-border hop.

From BBC