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as in barely
by a very small margin
I was just over the minimum age requirement for the senior citizen discount
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as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the length of the curtain is just right
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as in simply
for nothing other than
got this present just for you
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as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a just punishment should fit the crime
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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
there are just reasons for the state's ban of the private use of fireworks
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
they are a just people who are guided by a firm belief in God and a love of traditional values
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the sort of just conduct that we expect of every soldier
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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
stopping to help a stranded motorist is simply the just thing to do
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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a just appraisal of the political situation over there
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Recent Examples of just
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
However, when both tested positive for COVID just two days before the trip, his wife encouraged him to go alone since the tickets were non-refundable.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Although Carter was not a man who spoke regularly about the need to maximize the general welfare or the greatest good via right actions and just institutions, in an important sense everything that Carter, a man of faith, did seemed designed to have great consequences on human life.
—Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, when Fox sought to sell many of its studio assets to Disney — a horizontal transaction that eliminated competition from the landscape — the transaction sailed through in just six months.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
However, when both tested positive for COVID just two days before the trip, his wife encouraged him to go alone since the tickets were non-refundable.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next With just weeks until Trump strides back into the White House, transitional work will likely continue in the background in preparation for January 20.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Although Carter was not a man who spoke regularly about the need to maximize the general welfare or the greatest good via right actions and just institutions, in an important sense everything that Carter, a man of faith, did seemed designed to have great consequences on human life.
—Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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There has been a great deal of speculation about what exactly the government was investigating and what the outcome would be.Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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An April 2024 report by Mott MacDonald, a design firm contracted for roadway projects, accounted for the possibility of a Ford F-150 truck turning onto Bourbon Street—exactly what occurred on New Year's Day.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Seahawks barely got their 10th win to finish 10-7 even though the Rams were resting key starters Sunday.Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Despite the drive beginning at the Jets 15-yard line, Miami could barely move the ball and had to settle for a field goal.C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement In all three of those areas, faults in the days leading up to the fires were negligible, with only a few occurring.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Underneath, young balsam fir laden with fresh snow reduced visibility to only a few feet in some places.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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That perception of an aging product lineup and high prices has seen RAM take a significant hit in sales and market share right at a time when Stellantis needs the profit from those trucks to fund other products across the company.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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His warm personal style suffuses every part of his new Los Angeles house, a place where cozy textures, the glow of candlelight, and the smell of pumpkin pie make guests feel right at home.Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the solution is simply getting Hurts back in practice with the fullness of the offensive roster available.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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From sightseeing in style to simply heading to the airport, this longline jacket is a staple that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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Innovation, Efficiency, Capital Moves Power US Stocks Ahead Just the latest stories on American financial exceptionalism to come across my desk lately include this one from Fortune magazine.Michael Foster, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, five miles away, Kaplan and Namba have lately been immersed in finally bringing their long-incubating bistro to life.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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This involves making sure that the company takes risks that are well justified, and the skeptics views are critical for informing these calculations.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Black and brown people, especially in more rural and suburban areas, are now operating with a level of hyper vigilance, having a justified paranoia that violence could descend on them at any time.Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2024
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Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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