absolved
Example Sentences
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But the jury absolved Musk of “engaging in a scheme to defraud Twitter investors.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
This narrative absolved leaders of responsibility and stripped communities of agency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Of course, when the internet came around, it bypassed mainstream radio and absolved the band’s issues with getting airtime.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
Maresca hopes the winger will quickly be absolved of blame.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
My stepfather’s final admonition to me went unheeded as I absolved myself of all responsibility and stayed out of the house as much as possible, thus avoiding the emotional impact of watching Mommy suffer.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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