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excusable



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And maybe it would’ve been excusable if Call had driven in the runners on first and second, but instead he ended the inning on a strikeout, stranding both.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

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

"Failing to act is no longer excusable under the guise of technical complexity or business models," she added.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2025

But I’ve said this before about other works saddled with problematic creators and/or scandals: Legitimate excellence can withstand most related odiousness, although horrible behavior in the name of art is never excusable.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2025

There was nothing so excusable that caused her distraction this time—on a cold day in February.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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