unjustifiable
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Uefa said the decision had "crossed a red line", labelling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible, and unjustifiable", while the Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Uefa had criticised Fifa's decision at the time, calling it "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
They do this by employing the tried-and-true tactics of the insurance industry of unjustifiable bureaucratic decisions, superpowered by artificial intelligence: prior authorizations, unnecessary delays, claim denials, unreasonable reimbursements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We consider this to have been an unjustifiable and disproportionate act by forces of a foreign nation against innocent civilians,” said Jorge Chiriboga, an attorney representing the Negra Francisca crew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
This deplorable incident has made our section the target of unjustifiable criticism, thoughtless accusations, and avenging threats.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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