legitimate
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But he said Cuba had "the absolute and legitimate right to defend itself against a military onslaught."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Employers have a legitimate interest in comparing students’ performances, a February report from Harvard College found, but current grading policies don’t allow them to do so.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
But for decades there has been a broad exemption for legitimate news programming.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
He has denied wrongdoing, and said the money came from the legitimate sale of buffalo from his farming business.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
He was one of the best teachers in the school, dedicated and lively, but because of the legitimate pressures of preparing for a crucial game, he did not have time to go to class.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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