- present participle of justify.
justifying
Example Sentences
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Understanding why he matters means understanding that the modern federal government is shaped not only by elected officials but also by attorneys who craft legal arguments justifying government action.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
In justifying that more upbeat outlook, Chipotle’s executives said they still liked their sales momentum overall.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
In the wake of the 1994 genocide, Alison Des Forges, then a senior adviser to Human Rights Watch, pointed to genocide inversion as a central means of justifying the genocide against the Tutsis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The practice is so unusual that an internal waiver justifying the choice is typically required.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
“The ends justifying the means is something a ruthless dictator might say, not a philosopher.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
