Sentence examples for had justifiable from inspiring English sources

In the report, Ms. Marsh said that Chief Devlin had been "only slightly cooperative" during the course of the investigation and "evasive in his answers, and at times hostile; this behavior is not in keeping with any commander who truly had justifiable reasons to relieve a subordinate commander and had the evidence to justify his decision".

For the past month, this tournament has had justifiable praise for its entertainment.

This was the third meeting between Pacquiao and Marquez, who had justifiable cause to believe he had won both of their previous fights.

Samir Nasri, facing his former club, was denied a stoppage-time winner because of an offside flag and City also had justifiable grievances that the referee, Mark Clattenburg, missed Wilshere's handball inside the penalty area.

The Court found the defendant's conduct was expressive, but still upheld his conviction because the law under which he was prosecuted — a prohibition on destroying draft cards — had justifiable military purposes that outweighed his free speech right.

I had justifiable doubts concerning this claim.

On the other hand, there are many Afghans who have justifiable refugee claims.

Israel, Gulf states, the US and Iran all have justifiable fears of potential threats.

The public has "justifiable angst" on the issue of parliamentary expenses, social services minister Scott Morrison has admitted.

Butland has justifiable ambitions to be England's first choice in this summer's World Cup, but has much to do to match his exalted predecessors.

Kamara has been painted as the pantomime villain in some quarters over his behaviour at Columbus this season, but he did have justifiable grounds for complaint.