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  • present participle of excuse.

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The agency has a history of excusing union supporters’ threats against workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

A national campaign to tackle bad behaviour in schools has been suggested, with some parents showing "defiance" to policies and excusing the actions of their children, according to Estyn.

From BBC • May 7, 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

Mary swiftly threw her bridle and stirrups over his back, excusing herself for being clumsy, and mounted at once.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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