- present participle of excuse.
excusing
Example Sentences
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Only after repeatedly excusing that phrase did he say that he would “discourage” it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I can tell you, we’re throwing all of our available resources at it as we speak,” the chief said before excusing herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
I'm not excusing any of his behavior and I do think that if anyone is an unhealthy situation they have every right to leave and probably should leave.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2024
“We all went in to make this — not excusing any kind of behavior — wanting to be extra kind to each other,” says Taylor-Joy.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024
After excusing himself, he asked Vera if she needed a cab back to her hotel.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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