excusable
Example Sentences
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In a book of this sweep, mistakes may be inevitable, but that does not make them excusable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
As the drama’s Virgil, we’re conditioned to accept Robby’s view of the world as just or at least excusable.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026
Those situations are not excusable but are more difficult to prevent.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2024
And though that might be excusable in isolation — this is the “Any Given Sunday” NFL, after all — the truth is the Seahawks haven’t looked good in a month.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
We would be bragging, of course, but it is surely excusable for us to put the best possible face on at the beginning of such an acquaintance.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
