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absolve

[ab-zolv, -solv] / æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv /


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She accused the executive of "deliberately" trying to absolve itself of responsibility by insisting the duty lies on Westminster to solve the problem.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

This documentary doesn’t absolve any sins; it highlights them.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

That the prison had been overcrowded at the time didn’t absolve it from its responsibility to provide the plaintiff, whose doctor had advised to avoid tobacco smoke, with a smoke-free environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Alsup said the purchases did not absolve the company, but that they could reduce damages.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

No plan to take down the Oakland Police Department would absolve his heart.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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