excusing
Example Sentences
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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
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 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
“Could he write me a note for a medical card, excusing me from work?”
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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