warranted

Example Sentences

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Those hires and the renewed confidence of Elliott suggest some longer-term optimism may be warranted.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Those who know Bazzana insist that the confidence is warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“If inflation follows the path I expect, further reductions in the federal-funds rate will eventually be warranted to prevent monetary policy from inadvertently becoming more restrictive,” Williams said in a speech.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Altadena’s status as an unincorporated town can make it more challenging to focus blame across a more dispersed county government, but the group said it also wanted to make sure any political ramifications were warranted.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

In fact, King specifically stated on numerous occasions that he believed special—even preferential—treatment for African Americans may be warranted in light of their unique circumstances.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander