justify
verb (used with object)
to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right.
had justified
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past perfectof justify.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The All England Club had justified its action in a statement first posted on Twitter.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2022
Recalling his feelings at the time, he said he had justified Apu to himself by noting that many “Simpsons” characters were based on stereotypes.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2020
After Maryland beat the Golden Eagles in Orlando, Turgeon was asked if the Terps had justified the number in front of their name.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2019
Danny Willett signed off Europe's Ryder Cup defeat with a swipe at Americans fans on Monday, saying their behavior over the weekend had justified comments made by his brother.
From Reuters ● Oct. 3, 2016
Bright made a strong speech, defending Stansfeld and Mazzini, and declaring that Disraeli himself had justified regicide, as he had in the "Revolutionary Epic."
From Fragments of an Autobiography by Felix Moscheles
