well-founded
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"Protection is only granted if there is an actual, well-founded fear of persecution," Germany's migration and asylum agency, BAMF, told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The plaintiffs’ fears turned out to be well-founded.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Concerns about mental health deteriorating on these types of deployments are well-founded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
I normally admire Mr. Galston’s columns, as his arguments are usually clear-eyed and logically well-founded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
All things here were well-founded, peaceful, and assured; and Ged looking about him at the firelit room said, “This is how a man should live,” and sighed.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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