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legitimize

[li-jit-uh-mahyz] / lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmaɪz /


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Making the case to other nations helps legitimize the mission and its necessity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

It also helps Oklo legitimize its business model as the company doubles down on its target for the commercial production of power by 2028.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

An early investment from Berkshire Hathaway helped legitimize the company abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Male involvement may help to legitimize and elevate the perceived importance of domestic work.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2025

“We need to legitimize this situation,” he said now, balancing the ashtray on his belly.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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