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In a year when most meteorologists were watching signs of drought — especially across the western half of the country — the middle of the U.S. has been inundated with moisture. It’s not just been hot, ...

Note that one synonym for "justify" is actually “to explain away,” as in “to make excuses for.” And note, too, that Wiktionary’s definitions include this final alternative: “to justify an immoral act ...

Background Global warming poses a significant threat to human mental health, with disproportionate effects on vulnerable and ...