well-founded

Example Sentences

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Such fears were well-founded in the early months of the conflict as European dependence on Russian fuel appeared to be Russian President Vladimir Putin’s greatest weapon in an economic war with the West.

From Washington Times

The law contained precise timelines to initiate investigations if allegations were well-founded, and that has been retained with some modifications.

From Seattle Times

“If the criticisms aren’t well-founded, but are criticisms from prejudice or other unfounded motives, I have to accept them, but I cannot take them seriously. True criticism I accept and I learn from,” he said.

From Seattle Times

To qualify for asylum in the United States, applicants must establish that they have a well-founded fear of persecution on account of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.

From New York Times

Hoosier hype is well-founded this year, though it's hard to imagine anyone dethroning preseason No. 4 Ohio State as king of the Big Ten.

From Fox News