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  • present participle of excuse.

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The film isn’t excusing these rough working conditions, but it’s not a puff piece, either.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

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

“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

“We all went in to make this — not excusing any kind of behavior — wanting to be extra kind to each other,” says Taylor-Joy.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

He had a note excusing him from PE for the rest of his life because he had some kind of muscular disease in his legs.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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