excused
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But she claimed she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and sought to be excused from criminal responsibility.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Medellín excused herself and headed across the street — there was more fiesta to enjoy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Kohli was excused from attending the brief hearing.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
You’ll be excused for viewing that shameless promotion with cynicism as long as you also leave room to appreciate it as an indicator of how far the group has pulled popular culture.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
As the adults drank coffee, Mr. Rubin took a phone call and excused himself from the table.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
