warranted

Example Sentences

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“We do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility,” Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"After careful assessment, Ofcom did not consider that any of the standards complaints we received from viewers about Married at First Sight UK have raised potentially substantive issues which warranted investigation," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But LeBlanc added Canada understands the United States and Mexico "may wish to propose areas where improvements may be warranted," adding that for Ottawa addressing Trump's sector-specific tariffs "will be essential."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

She wasn’t sure if an apprentice warranted the title of “Your Honor,” but it couldn’t hurt to err on the side of respect.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman