excused

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Nat chuckled, excused himself, and raced up the stairs.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham