warranted

Example Sentences

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"There was no analysis, follow-up, background" normally warranted for such as story, he said.

From Barron's

Lee has vowed to mend ties with North Korea by stamping out provocations, and has even suggested a rare apology may be warranted.

From Barron's

A more constructive stance would only be warranted on a move above $88.

From Barron's

If an agent fired after a weapon was already secured and the suspect was under control, investigate, preserve evidence, release bodycam where legally possible, and prosecute if warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Porter’s family and advocates have argued that force was not warranted.

From Los Angeles Times