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Judges had justified the previous extension by citing the capacity of "the defendants to exercise permanent psychological control over the victims".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023

The All England Club had justified its action in a statement first posted on Twitter.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022

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

Two days later, Mr. Angelle directed his top aides to prepare documents explaining how the agency had justified the requirement, according to emails obtained through the public records request.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2018

In these matters Ha'o had justified him to the fullest, and had shown himself an apt, not to say an ambitious, pupil.

From White Fire by Oxenham, John