warranted

Example Sentences

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The public attention devoted to these outbreaks is entirely warranted, given the potential for a global pandemic that could be worse than COVID.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

It means using the emergency powers granted by legislation only when necessary and clearly warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Daniel Maguire, an analyst covering SpaceX for Ark Invest, and Frank Downing, director of research for AI and cloud at Ark, recently told Barron’s that the lofty valuations for the Big Three could be warranted.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

However, even if police decline to file charges, district officials remain obligated to conduct a further investigation to determine whether internal discipline is warranted and to protect the safety of alleged and potential victims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 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