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absolve

[ab-zolv, -solv] / æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv /


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That deal, and a similar one struck in 2024, didn’t absolve him of criminal liability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

She accused the executive of "deliberately" trying to absolve itself of responsibility by insisting the duty lies on Westminster to solve the problem.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

This documentary doesn’t absolve any sins; it highlights them.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Anthropic later purchasing books that it initially pirated did not absolve the company, but it may impact the extent of statutory damages, Alsup said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

This doesn’t absolve me of blame—there’s plenty of blame to go around.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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