absolve

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Rather than developing parallel systems that may make markets less efficient and transparent and absolve companies of the responsibility of managing risks, we need strengthened implementation of proven frameworks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

She can’t absolve her father of his failures, but she can offer him — and herself — another chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Tom Brandis is a rumpled, pudgy wreck, an ex-priest who no longer believes in God and can’t absolve his son of a sin that shattered their family.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2025

The site allegedly intended to print the figure alongside the list price in an attempt to absolve itself of responsibility for the inevitable price hikes.

From Slate • May 2, 2025

I never bothered to notice before how thoroughly I’ve relied on Anatole to justify and absolve me here.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver