warranted

Example Sentences

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County district attorney’s office will eventually decide whether criminal charges are warranted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But a warranted apology from Candace Owens does not redeem her.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

But a recent Roche study failure suggests caution might be warranted, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A Department of Justice investigation was dropped in April, but Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said she would “not hesitate” to reopen the inquiry if warranted.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“I certainly do!” she exclaimed, with a bit more enthusiasm than the question warranted.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood