The new study could help justify a crackdown on the most hazardous types of emissions, agency scientists said.

"Presumably, if you are bearish on the stock market, the worst consumer in 30 years would help justify your position."

This will help justify the mix of tactics you have chosen.

I had an idea if nothing more happened I could make a film about a fine community development worker who would help justify our involvement.

This helps justify recent and ongoing violence by appealing to our self-interest.

In both cases, taking on these roles would help justify his large trades.

A positive portrayal can also help justify a partly secret budget to a skeptical public.

Many drug makers are sponsoring cost-benefit studies to help justify their prices.

His spin helped justify the media's decision to take the development seriously.

Are we correct to assume that media coverage helps to excuse or justify police aggression?