unjustly
adverb
Examples of unjust in a Sentence
The convict received an unjust sentence.
Recent Examples on the Web
Additionally, Dorsey’s lawyers contend his sentence was unjust due to the arrangement by which his trial attorneys were paid.
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Dakin Andone, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the decision to replace the board is unjust, particularly given the lack of meaningful engagement with TSU’s leadership and community stakeholders.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Few Western leaders seemed to worry that non-Western states might bridle at their norms or perceive the international distribution of power as an unjust remnant of the colonial past.
—Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2024
Or struggle with how unjust and unilateral the relationship is?
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
And nonviolent angry responses to unjust dangerous sentiments are sometimes useful to communicate the unacceptable nature of certain attitudes.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
As the victim in this case, Mr. Henley has once again been victimized by this unjust outcome.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
Former President Donald Trump has claimed Black voters are fans of his who view him as a victim of unjust prosecution, but the polls and experts tell a different story.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
That would clearly cause monopolistic behavior to emerge and increase prices to consumers and unjust profits to shareholders.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Dakin Andone, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the decision to replace the board is unjust, particularly given the lack of meaningful engagement with TSU’s leadership and community stakeholders.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Few Western leaders seemed to worry that non-Western states might bridle at their norms or perceive the international distribution of power as an unjust remnant of the colonial past.
—Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2024
Or struggle with how unjust and unilateral the relationship is?
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
And nonviolent angry responses to unjust dangerous sentiments are sometimes useful to communicate the unacceptable nature of certain attitudes.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
As the victim in this case, Mr. Henley has once again been victimized by this unjust outcome.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
Former President Donald Trump has claimed Black voters are fans of his who view him as a victim of unjust prosecution, but the polls and experts tell a different story.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
That would clearly cause monopolistic behavior to emerge and increase prices to consumers and unjust profits to shareholders.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unjust. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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