excused

Example Sentences

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The informant excused himself to head upstairs to retrieve the money, a signal for Haitian police commandos to storm in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

With his mind busy on Iran, Trump could perhaps have been excused for another lapse when it came to Irish politics.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

And, no, the controversial coach won’t likely be excused from his post anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

He said each would be excused from ever having to do jury service again.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Art the Fart combed his hair for fifteen minutes straight, sat down to await the pre-game talk, then excused himself explaining that he had forgotten to comb his hair.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy