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A people can’t cry out for deliverance while refusing correction or ask God for justice while excusing wrongdoing in its own ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Decrees excusing certain individuals from Mass are generally issued on much smaller scales, giving certain congregants a pass because of issues like illness or natural disasters, Hoover said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

He mumbled through his media briefing, giving very short answers, if he answered questions at all, before excusing himself after a couple of minutes.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

She graced everyone with a smile before excusing herself to take her place at the head of our table.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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