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justify

[juhs-tuh-fahy] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ /


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In contrast to Cricket, who skates along with no end plan, Olympia is a committed careerist, an artist who insists on a captive audience to justify her work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

After the dismal winter, the retained management structure needed any sort of victory to begin to justify the faith that has been shown in them.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But it’s a lot easier for Rocket Lab to grow into its lofty expectations from a smaller base than it would be for SpaceX to grow fast enough to justify its valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Husslein noted earlier this year that Walmart’s operating margins would need to be closer to its historic highs — or more than 6% — to justify its lofty valuation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

And Cade frequently wasn't doing anything to justify his banishment.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith




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