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In light of these events, the stock’s descent below $5 seems justifiable.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
To some, his grievances are universal and justifiable.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
No criminal charges were filed at the time because investigators determined that the shooting was justifiable, as Walker had fired at cops first.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 22 July 2025
Certainly, Nvidia trades at about 40x forward earnings, which is justifiable considering that the company is set to increase revenues by 55% according to consensus estimates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
To some, his grievances are universal and justifiable.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
No criminal charges were filed at the time because investigators determined that the shooting was justifiable, as Walker had fired at cops first.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 22 July 2025
Certainly, Nvidia trades at about 40x forward earnings, which is justifiable considering that the company is set to increase revenues by 55% according to consensus estimates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justifiable. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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justifiable
adjective
jus·ti·fi·able
ˌjəs-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 
: capable of being justified
justifiable reliance
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