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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an odd justification" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing a reason or explanation that seems unusual or not typical.
Example: "His decision to leave the company early was based on an odd justification that he needed more time to pursue his hobbies."
Alternatives: "a strange rationale" or "a peculiar explanation."
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Defending the piece shortly after it was published Thursday night, Gawker editor Max Read claimed the site would not hesitate to reveal a married media executive cheating on his wife, an odd justification for a site that has never seemed intent on preaching morality. .
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Too many changes, too quickly can bring the end to a winning run (it only needed the introduction of one roof-tiler for England to self-destruct!) I find the justification for replacing Mike Selvey an odd one.
It makes for an odd juxtaposition against the "church-approved" list of resources on HIV/AIDS denialism, for which there is no scientific justification whatsoever.
What an odd thing.
Then, an odd thing happened.
It's an odd sensation.
Which had an odd consequence.
It's an odd occurrence.
Then an odd thing happened.
It's an odd chord.
Example: is an odd signal (even times odd).
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com