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To many in the U.S. foreign policy community, giving the Ukrainians carte-blanch was viewed as morally justifiable—why pressure a victim whose sovereignty was just violated?
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Losing by one possession on the road to a conference opponent at the end of a long week with three games is perfectly justifiable.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Some homicides on the list may be judged by authorities as justifiable.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Losing by one possession on the road to a conference opponent at the end of a long week with three games is perfectly justifiable.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Some homicides on the list may be judged by authorities as justifiable.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Bond Talk Given its direct market impacts, the market’s focus on algorithmic trading is understandable and justifiable.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justifiable. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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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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