warranted

Example Sentences

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While the Transportation Department doesn’t explicitly state that passengers should be compensated for subpar flight experiences, travelers like Monique believe that requests for such compensation are warranted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

It may be tempting to write off the weakness as a ripple effect from non-traded BDCs, but concerns are warranted, the firm argued.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"I think every evolution that these characters have undergone has felt warranted and earned," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Foden was unable to continue after the incident, which left England defender Harry Maguire bewildered how it had not warranted a red card.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A jockey’s pay couldn’t begin to cover the sky-high insurance rates his job warranted, much less the doctor’s bills.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand