be justifiable
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
Used to state that something is reasonable or acceptable.
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Examples (10)
- The cutbacks are justifiable on the grounds of cost.
- The rule is justifiable on safety grounds.
- Her anger seemed justifiable after such unfair treatment.
- In some cases, a preemptive strike might be justifiable.
- The decision to evacuate was deemed justifiable given the circumstances.
- His cautious approach could be justifiable in a volatile market.
- Any use of force must be justifiable under international law.
- From a moral standpoint, their actions were hardly justifiable.
- The high price for quality products is often justifiable.
- The company's expansion plans appeared economically justifiable.