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

The court found “no indication of excusable neglect on the defendants’ part.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

Those situations are not excusable but are more difficult to prevent.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

That doesn't mean such behavior is excusable; this is merely an informed observation about how this industry works.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2023

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