excuse

Example Sentences

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I’m not here to excuse this essay or deliver some platitude about separating art from the artist.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“I was so excited to have an event where I could finally put on my most Barbie-esque outfits and have an excuse to wear them without looking like a fool,” the 32-year-old from Florida said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The IRS will lift penalties for reasonable cause, but a tax preparer’s negligence or error doesn’t count as an excuse, a rule TAS calls “grossly unfair.”

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The Home Office said officials who failed to produce documents without "reasonable excuse" could face a prison sentence.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Thank you, Guardian. But you were the one who told me that rovers were not built to last forever. So, if you’ll excuse me, I must make the time that I do have...worth it.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga