Example Sentences

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They are justifying this expense by calling it “multimodal.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023

“They are justifying killing these wolf pups as a form of humane management even though these wolf pups pose no danger,” Liao told the Statesman.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2021

To Mr. Pacelle, Australia’s professional hunters are justifying harm to wildlife to get paid.

From New York Times • May 22, 2021

Now, there are other tweets that I’ve seen where they are justifying their actions—for example, I’m sure you saw the YouTube video that got removed.

From Slate • May 21, 2021

Our own men are justifying to the full the confidence reposed in them; what men can do they will accomplish.

From Lessons of the War Being Comments from Week to Week to the Relief of Ladysmith by Wilkinson, Spenser