excuses
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More likely, many countries could be reticent to accept “volcano refugees,” making excuses – perhaps legitimate ones – that they don’t have the money, resources or space to safely settle so many people so swiftly.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
"It's not about looking for excuses," the Spaniard told Sky Sports.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Let’s tackle the first, which is how to stop the barrage of bizarre excuses.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Whatever you do, the city of Munich will try to find new excuses to block new suppliers,” the prince said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The school sent notes home, and I answered them by writing excuses on the unwanted typewriter and signing my mother’s name to them.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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