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as in explaining
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 defending
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 justifying
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the corporate middleman left in the lurch, charged with justifying and communicating a cyber risk management program in business terms for the business leaders.
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Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
So this is a Trojan horse movie, justifying demoralization from inside — self-destruction.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
This is a must-have for justifying your event budget going forward.
—Monica Gomez, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
At present, Russian nuclear doctrine sets criteria such as enemy invasion or the destruction of around 20% of its strategic ballistic missile submarines as justifying the use of nuclear weapons.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
So this is a Trojan horse movie, justifying demoralization from inside — self-destruction.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
This is a must-have for justifying your event budget going forward.
—Monica Gomez, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
At present, Russian nuclear doctrine sets criteria such as enemy invasion or the destruction of around 20% of its strategic ballistic missile submarines as justifying the use of nuclear weapons.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifying
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In explaining the Title IX regulation, the Biden administration cited a 2020 Supreme Court decision that discrimination against LGBTQ employees in the workplace is a violation of a federal gender equality law.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Alhadeff supports the ban, explaining that emergency protocols are in place to help alleviate those concerns.Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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That victory lifted the Falcons into a first-place tie with the Bucs at 3-2 with the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints (2-2) looking to knock off the undefeated defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) on the Week 5 Monday Night Football feature.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The briefs filed last week defending Venu came from a variety of sources, including professors, the International Center for Law & Economics , members of the House and Senate judiciary committees, and a group of state attorneys general.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Launching a redesign requires a balance between elevating product attributes and maintaining brand equity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ito, a creature designer, and Yamaoka, a composer, are said to have been crucial in maintaining the mood of the original game.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, upholding a robust code of ethics is imperative.Prajeet Gadekar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Harris will also highlight the historical significance of Ripon and the roots of the traditional GOP, emphasizing that while there may be differences in policy, her dedication to upholding the Constitution and fundamental American principles remains steadfast, according to the official.Nik Popli, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Justifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifying. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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