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Recent Examples of unjustified
Another section, just to let your listeners know, is 301 for unjustified or discriminatory trade practices.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
For those who view these shootings as unjustified, however, the federal government’s decision to close off the investigations only reinforces the belief that police accountability is a farce.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
If a judge finds that use of force unjustified ahead of a trial, that would determine the city was liable, and a trial might focus only on what plaintiffs are entitled to receive.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
In this context, the Hall snub is a fitting—if unjustified—rebuke.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
For those who view these shootings as unjustified, however, the federal government’s decision to close off the investigations only reinforces the belief that police accountability is a farce.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
If a judge finds that use of force unjustified ahead of a trial, that would determine the city was liable, and a trial might focus only on what plaintiffs are entitled to receive.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
In this context, the Hall snub is a fitting—if unjustified—rebuke.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjustified
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Pittman said the defense would not be able to show based on the evidence that Gross’ actions before he was shot were unreasonable.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Breuer listed two city inspectors by name, accusing them of providing unreasonable timelines, intentionally ignoring information provided by Berrada and its right to the appeal, and for entering the property and interfering with repair work.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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So was Odysseus’s response considered irrational and over-the-top to ancient Greeks?—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Those models lack sound scientific basis and produce irrational results, such as requiring that nuclear plants protect against radiation below naturally occurring levels.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trailing in most polls to a center-right challenger who has promised to restore Hungary's Western alliances and end its dependence on Russian energy, Orbán has ramped up unfounded accusations that Kyiv and the European Union seek to bankrupt Hungary by forcing it to financially assist Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fears that attacks on Iran could trigger a more widespread world war were unfounded.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a player, Q was erratic, illogical, and self-destructive — at one point requesting to be voted out at Tribal Council.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Link said there’s something illogical about ending widespread use of ExpressVote for early voting.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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But those fears are unwarranted, according to Jennifer Cady, Minnesota Power’s vice president of external affairs.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, Anne Lehman, who runs the mutual aid services for Smitten Kitten, says the influx brought unwarranted attention to the store.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Combined with the democratic accessibility of these betting platforms, this creates a concerning environment where uninformed bettors can participate alongside potential insiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Liu’s smiley piercing has become part of her signature look, but health professionals want to make sure admiration doesn’t lead to uninformed decisions.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers, judges and other public servants, all under groundless presidential attack.—
James D. Zirin,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, the course of action that will bring recovery—reviving domestic manufacturing, revitalizing small towns, ensuring fairness for farmers and working people—is not an impossibility that will poison our minds with groundless optimism.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Muscle trucks are a long and proud tradition for American automakers, who frequently compete to make the most nonsensical vehicles possible, like a 700-horsepower Ford F-150.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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If the 49ers were to cut Williams in the coming days with a post-June 1 designation, the dead-cap hit makes the decision nonsensical.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Unjustified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjustified. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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