absolve

Example Sentences

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That the prison had been overcrowded at the time didn’t absolve it from its responsibility to provide the plaintiff, whose doctor had advised to avoid tobacco smoke, with a smoke-free environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

On her most popular Telegram channel she has issued "decrees" to absolve her more than 36,000 followers from bills and debts.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Alsup said the purchases did not absolve the company, but that they could reduce damages.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

The site allegedly intended to print the figure alongside the list price in an attempt to absolve itself of responsibility for the inevitable price hikes.

From Slate • May 2, 2025

“Do you really think that you can absolve yourself of guilt by pretending to be someone else? I don’t like you, Fortiori. Do you know that? I don’t like you at all.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller