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as in barely
by a very small margin
I was just over the minimum age requirement for the senior citizen discount
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as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the length of the curtain is just right
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as in simply
for nothing other than
got this present just for you
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as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a just punishment should fit the crime
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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
there are just reasons for the state's ban of the private use of fireworks
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
they are a just people who are guided by a firm belief in God and a love of traditional values
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the sort of just conduct that we expect of every soldier
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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
stopping to help a stranded motorist is simply the just thing to do
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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a just appraisal of the political situation over there
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Recent Examples of just
James Powel, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
It should be noted that the Razorbacks made 13 of 18 free throws while the Longhorns were just 2 of 3.
—Wally Hall, arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Julie Coleman, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
New fires erupted yesterday, spreading across hundreds of acres in just hours.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Split comes after activist investor pressure The split comes just months after activist investor Elliott Management took a $5 billion stake in the industrial giant.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
It should be noted that the Razorbacks made 13 of 18 free throws while the Longhorns were just 2 of 3.
—Wally Hall, arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Caterpillar reports on Thursday, and Cramer said the company has managed to lean into secular growth instead of just cyclicality.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
New fires erupted yesterday, spreading across hundreds of acres in just hours.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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On February 14, 2025, HBO announced exactly who is coming back in an Instagram.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, negotiations for the second and third phases have barely started.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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With a forecast ranging from a sunny yet barely 40 degrees Fahrenheit to an evening snow flurry, the outfits can really run the gamut.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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This collection not only showcases his exceptional skills as a composer and producer but also signifies a transformative phase in his evolving musical career.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Or does so only briefly in the ambiguous ending, when Sofia throws off the last vestiges of her passivity and forces her recalcitrant mother into a reckoning with her condition.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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In a business full of characters, Ross fit right in.—
Christopher B. Daly,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last night, the great David Letterman made a rare appearance on the Tonight Show right in the middle of Jimmy Fallon‘s monologue.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Met is exhibiting this painting under the title Woman before the Rising or Setting Sun—even though its lender, the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany, simply calls this work Woman in Front of the Setting Sun.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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As with a lot of this administration’s arson of the functions of the federal government, this is not something that can simply be undone at the stroke of a pen if Trump changes his mind or another president reverses course.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Has your internet service been a little buggy lately?—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2025
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On what’s inspiring her lately: Lately, I’m inspired by natural light, vintage backstage photography and the contrast between raw and refined textures.—
James Manso,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Many Reddit users praised the dealer's strategy, seeing it as a justified response to the coworker's actions.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, many have remained behind bars with stiffer than justified penalties for nonviolent drug offenses.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
23 Jan. 2025
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Amorim is not likely to be afforded those in abundance at a club of United’s stature, even if trusting the process is the only logical way to succeed.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Treasury Department would be the next most logical agency to administer student debt, Mayotte said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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