extenuating

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You can point to many extenuating circumstances on Sunday.

From Seattle Times

"Most of our staff have already relocated outside Ukraine. Some staff remain in Ukraine for extenuating personal and family reasons," World Bank President David Malpass said in an internal staff memo seen by Reuters.

From Reuters

It also directed his office not to prosecute offenders accused of the following crimes, barring extenuating circumstances: turnstile jumping, resisting arrest, trespassing and driving without a license, among others.

From Fox News

"Students who need to isolate and have extenuating health or family circumstances can speak with health services about their specific situation," the college's Instagram account responded.

From Fox News

For the upcoming semester, Ferebee pledged that families would be notified if their school had to transition to virtual learning by 8 p.m. each evening, unless “there are any extenuating circumstances.”

From Washington Post