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Recent Examples of condign His sickness is condign affirmation of his manifold failures, arrogance and incompetence. Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2020 That means reversal of Scruton’s ritual humiliation — and equally condign sanctions against the man who willfully deceived his readers and the public about Scruton’s views. Kyle Smith, National Review, 17 July 2019 Here’s the problem: There is no satisfying, condign punishment for boorish behavior like Ansari’s. Kyle Smith, National Review, 16 Jan. 2018 Journalism’s year of travails, stumbles, goofs, errors, retractions, suspensions, and firings is nemesis of the most vengeful, condign sort. Varad Mehta, National Review, 15 Dec. 2017
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Adjective
  • Supporters argue that Israel's campaign to eliminate Iran's nuclear facilities—including enrichment plants, missile bases, research centers, infrastructure, and oil refineries—is a justified national security measure.
    Felice Friedson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • For all of the justified excitement and hubbub about Rafael Devers, the loss of an exciting and promising homegrown pitcher is impossible to ignore.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Around the league While WBD’s Zaslav said this week that U.S. sports has never been much of a driver for HBO Max signups, TNT Sports took a well deserved victory lap with its coverage of the French Open this week.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 12 June 2025
  • Anyway, here’s what got the most deserved laughter this week in late night.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • The goal is to return the funds to the rightful owners; the list includes at least 430 victims, according to the Justice Department’s complaint.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
  • Haidar is a title commonly associated with Ali, whom Shia Muslims regard as the first Imam and the rightful successor to the Prophet Mohammed.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Under the Biden Administration the National Park Service was reaching out to stakeholders to complete the study for the designation, which is due in December.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
  • At some point the Mets are going to have to settle on a third baseman, but Senga will be back soon, Frankie Montas was excellent in his first start, Sean Manaea is due back soon and both Nolan McLean at Syracuse and Jonah Tong at Binghamton are both having standout seasons if needed.
    Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025

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“Condign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condign. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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