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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
Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Egypt will always remain committed to its pledge, supporting a just peace, being a loyal partner in achieving it, and defending the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
Dove Awards were presented to 3 women leaders acknowledged for their local work and commitment to creating a more just society.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Egypt will always remain committed to its pledge, supporting a just peace, being a loyal partner in achieving it, and defending the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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That’s exactly where Steven Bartlett found himself after stepping away from his company.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Gauging exactly what such a switch might mean for Birmingham — or even Wrexham, should Parkinson steer his team to a third successive promotion come May — isn’t easy due to how, by their very nature, club accounts are way out of date by the time published at Companies House.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ophelia barely registers; Gertrude gets less than two lines.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Lows at Tamarack, Brundage Basin in McCall and in Sun Valley are expected to be close to zero every day, with highs barely hitting 20.—
Vincent Medina,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Jan. 2025
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One order would declare that the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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The technology will only be used at the snowboarding events for both men and women.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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TikTok shut itself down for U.S. users shortly before midnight, right ahead of the ban’s Sunday start date, effectively preventing Americans from using its mobile app or website.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Signature Headband If Blair Waldorf is your fashion muse, the Coach Signature Headband is right up your style alley.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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One hour away by train, Piedmont’s culinary mecca—known for its white truffles—is also the capital of one of Italy’s leading wine regions, or simply use Turin as a launchpad for exploring the greater Piedmont region.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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My original intention was simply to write a novel, to tell the story of a family and an individual's fate, which just happens to touch on this subject [Land Reform].—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the company’s top-selling drugs is now facing biosimilar competition, weighing on its stock price growth lately.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two of their upcoming opponents, the Red Wings and Blues, are benefiting from coaching changes … but their defense is also trending in the wrong direction lately.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The first penalty, a roughing the passer on Anderson, Anderson argued, was a straightforward and justified call.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Costly means paying a premium for justified value, while expensive is simply overpriced.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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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 28 Jan. 2025.
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