excused
Example Sentences
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But she claimed she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and sought to be excused from criminal responsibility.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Walton-Cole was repeatedly told she could be excused from jury service, but pushed against that, saying: "As a jury, we're supposed to reflect society."
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
You’ll be excused for viewing that shameless promotion with cynicism as long as you also leave room to appreciate it as an indicator of how far the group has pulled popular culture.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
During the meal, he had a panic attack and excused himself to call his therapist.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Moss excused himself, but the guy examined him, looking him up and down.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
