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justly

[juhst-lee] / ˈdʒʌst li /


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"No one should be fooled into thinking that this fraud appeal belatedly succeeding suggests the Hong Kong system operates fairly or justly," she told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The justly celebrated Paul Volcker, central banking hero and Fed chairman from 1979 to 1987, had an M.A. in political economy, but no Ph.D.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, referring to a court battle with the BBC about false evidence given by the agency to three courts, Mr McCallum said MI5 had been "justly criticised" by the courts.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

His interest in capitalism, ultimately, was rooted in his interest in morality — and how a rapidly-industrializing society could do so justly.

From Salon • May 7, 2025

Below the Inner Party comes the Outer Party, which, if the Inner Party is described as the brain of the State, may be justly likened to the hands.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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