warranted

Example Sentences

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Stokes said some criticism was "harsh and unneeded", but "a lot of it was warranted".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While the Transportation Department doesn’t explicitly state that passengers should be compensated for subpar flight experiences, travelers like Monique believe that requests for such compensation are warranted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"I think every evolution that these characters have undergone has felt warranted and earned," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A number of those officials said additional easing might not be warranted until there is clear indication that disinflation is firmly back on track.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Skepticism about the claims made here is warranted.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander