warranted

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That skepticism appeared warranted: Its latest turnaround plan seemed half-baked to Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

But EY chief economist Gregory Daco doubts Warsh will try to persuade the rest of the committee that additional easing is warranted.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Hocutt said in a statement Monday: “As we have said before, we do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A hike could now be warranted as rupee depreciation pressures are persistent, while rising inflation could breach the RBI’s 6% tolerance band later this year and remain sticky, says ANZ economist Dhiraj Nim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“My job was to ascertain if the casualty warranted the risk,” said Kelley.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge