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excuse
noun as in reason, explanation
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verb as in forgive, absolve; justify
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Example Sentences
“Prisons are complex places and there can be no place or excuse for corrupt staff,” he says.
She said high staff turnover in the hospitality industry could make consistent training challenging, but added this was no excuse.
She made an excuse to get out and called the police who, hours later, arrested him.
“Whatever I say is going to be an excuse,” said McVay.
“After this theft of government funds, he repeatedly lied to the agents about the money and made excuses for why it was taking so long to receive the wire transfers for the full $200,000.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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