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extenuating

[ik-sten-yoo-ey-ting] / ɪkˈstɛn yuˌeɪ tɪŋ /


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During the Caldor fire, Airbnb activated its Extenuating Circumstances policy, which “takes precedence over the reservation’s cancellation policy,” and allowed for refunds or credit for certain reservations during the Caldor fire.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2023

While Airbnb created a COVID-19 Extenuating Circumstances policy, it says reservations for stays and experiences after March 14, 2020 aren’t covered “except where the guest or host is currently sick with COVID-19.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2021

Extenuating circumstances are that he lives in Hawaii, his wife had a baby this month, and they have a rocky relationship with the rest of the family.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2017

Extenuating circumstances are that he lives in Hawaii, his wife had a baby this month and they have a rocky relationship with the rest of the family.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2017

She looks at me, and I don’t mention anything about Extenuating Circumstances or not being ready.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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