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capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
had justifiable reasons for leaving early
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Recent Examples of justifiable
But, as mentioned, Linde said the middle of its guide assumes the economy contracts in the quarter — a justifiable decision considering the macro landscape.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Implementing The New Strategy For many midsize businesses, the costs of employing multiple full-time, in-house EAs are not justifiable given their budget constraints and fluctuating support needs.
—Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
And also like his mother, Billy is shaping up to be an interesting and ethically confusing character whose actions aren’t always easily justifiable.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
But that’s justifiable when one’s allegiance is entirely geared toward investment returns.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Implementing The New Strategy For many midsize businesses, the costs of employing multiple full-time, in-house EAs are not justifiable given their budget constraints and fluctuating support needs.
—Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
And also like his mother, Billy is shaping up to be an interesting and ethically confusing character whose actions aren’t always easily justifiable.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
But that’s justifiable when one’s allegiance is entirely geared toward investment returns.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiable
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The most common type of scam is through email, such as those advertising sales from what appear to be legitimate retailers.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fox News was quick to jump to Trump's response on his Truth Social platform — a predictable response, maybe, but a legitimate one.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Those decisions center on what sacrifices are acceptable, and do-able, in the push against remote work.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Betts took over at shortstop and showed considerable improvement during a four-month trial period, to the point where his defense was at least acceptable given his offensive production.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Direct seeding is both cheaper and more likely to result in a viable tree, because the seed is local.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nevertheless, Darnold has come through in winning fashion for the Vikings and has established himself as a viable NFL quarterback this season.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In a rational world, this idea would have been consigned to the dumpster long ago, and forever.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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That in my mind is the ultimate value of a brand creating emotional connections with consumers that transcend, rational ways of thinking.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the Biden administration has made some progress on cybersecurity—establishing a national cybersecurity strategy that includes some reasonable provisions—its overall approach to AI safety through top-down bureaucratic rules remains too rigid.James Broughel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Saratoga Fire District and County Fire remind us all to clear brush for a defensible space around our homes.Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Invest in Fire-Resistant Landscaping: If your property is at risk for wildfires, consider fire-resistant landscaping—using plants with high moisture content and creating defensible space around your home.Monica Sanders, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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