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as in explains
to be an acceptable reason for
you seem to think that losing a basketball game justifies a temper tantrum
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as in defends
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
failed to justify the need for a war at this time
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Recent Examples of justifies
While this initiative aims to reward family formation, DOT also justifies its stance by saying projects will go to areas with rising populations, which presumably would need them in years to come.
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Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, has condemned the United States for deploying an aircraft carrier to South Korea, calling the move a provocative act that justifies its nuclear program.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
And no, the relative infrequency of such events compared to the 1940s hardly justifies the silence; what do people think has kept such perennial evil at bay all these years if not conscientious outspokenness?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
North Korea has cited defense cooperation, including joint exercises, as a destabilizing force that justifies its advancing nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The issue before us is whether his mere claim of extraordinary harm justifies this court's immediate review, which would essentially remove the legal issues from the district court's ambit before its proceedings have concluded.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The confusion over Mexican trade, though, justifies selling for so many stocks.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
No sufficient governmental interest justifies limits on the political speech of nonprofit or for-profit corporations.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
Citizens United’s argument that no informational interest justifies applying §201 to its ads is similar to the argument this Court rejected with regard to disclaimers.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, has condemned the United States for deploying an aircraft carrier to South Korea, calling the move a provocative act that justifies its nuclear program.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
And no, the relative infrequency of such events compared to the 1940s hardly justifies the silence; what do people think has kept such perennial evil at bay all these years if not conscientious outspokenness?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
North Korea has cited defense cooperation, including joint exercises, as a destabilizing force that justifies its advancing nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The issue before us is whether his mere claim of extraordinary harm justifies this court's immediate review, which would essentially remove the legal issues from the district court's ambit before its proceedings have concluded.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The confusion over Mexican trade, though, justifies selling for so many stocks.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
No sufficient governmental interest justifies limits on the political speech of nonprofit or for-profit corporations.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
Citizens United’s argument that no informational interest justifies applying §201 to its ads is similar to the argument this Court rejected with regard to disclaimers.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifies
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But of course, the fact that Bezos’s message meant anything partisan at all explains the problem for the rest of the progressive press.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jones explains that turning to supplements can feel like a way to regain control or quickly improve appearance for those who struggle with these emotions.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Platt defends his record Platt was not present.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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After the game, Willard defends his comments questioning Maryland’s name, image and likeness funds compared with those of other Big Ten counterparts.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The company, which maintains a database with the genetic information of over 15 million people, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on Sunday.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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