Sentence examples similar to a valid pretext from inspiring English sources

Optimistic translation: a new mandate for reformists to encroach on clerical domination of schools on the valid pretext that a seventh century core curriculum does not satisfy market needs.

Furthermore, no valid pretext justifies dismissing heuristically the production of new voiceless consonant-like calls by great apes.

A valid enough excuse.

That is a valid point.

Is that a valid argument?

A valid point to make.

"It's a valid question.

I had a valid passport.

"A valid point," Alec said.

They make a valid point.

It is a valid concern.