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

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

If you correctly answered 30 multiplication questions in 60 seconds, you received a calendar as a prize, and were then excused from any future exams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

When peach juice began to flow from his nose and when Matthew had gagged twice, Lillian quietly excused herself from the table.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy