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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

She can’t absolve her father of his failures, but she can offer him — and herself — another chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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

The fact that it had been “destined” to happen didn’t really absolve her of blame.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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