justifying

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Justifying separation from Britain, Mr. Auslin shows, was only one part of a sequence of measures designed to make the American case to what Jefferson called “a candid world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Justifying why this pile of helplessness would be placed in competition with a group of bloodthirsty adult men might mean we’re focusing on the wrong thing.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

Justifying his decision, Kissinger told a committee staff member, “Covert action should not be confused with missionary work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Justifying the two stranded streetcar routes with a connector is understandable but comes at the expense of public safety.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Justifying their salaries by inventing fresh regulations and meddlesome bye-laws, and making themselves objectionable all round.

From Alone by Douglas, Norman