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had justifiable reasons for leaving early
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The brutal killing of at least 1,139 people, mostly Israeli civilians, and taking of 240 hostages was neither justifiable nor unprovoked.
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Audrey Sasson, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2024
Either way, the fee will create an incentive for other countries to engage in clean manufacturing, making low-emission production economically justifiable for everyone.
—Bill Cassidy, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2023
Men and women; from infants to the elderly; citizens of over 20 nations – including Americans; all butchered for no justifiable reason.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
His reaction was justifiable — Perez had just won $295,300.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
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Audrey Sasson, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2024
Either way, the fee will create an incentive for other countries to engage in clean manufacturing, making low-emission production economically justifiable for everyone.
—Bill Cassidy, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2023
Men and women; from infants to the elderly; citizens of over 20 nations – including Americans; all butchered for no justifiable reason.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
His reaction was justifiable — Perez had just won $295,300.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justifiable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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justifiable
adjective
jus·ti·fi·able
ˌjəs-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 
: capable of being justified
justifiable reliance
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