justifying

Example Sentences

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Hezbollah and Israel have frequently exchanged accusations of truce violations, with each side justifying its own attacks by citing alleged violations committed by the other side.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"There was simply no evidence capable of justifying this prosecution," the solicitor said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Momentum in the first quarter goes some way toward justifying a strong share price, RBC Capital Markets analysts wrote in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Instead, the statute requires the Homeland Security secretary to terminate TPS if the review finds that conditions justifying the designation no longer exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The nickname began generations ago, but each generation took on the mantle of justifying it.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore