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absolve

[ab-zolv, -solv] / æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv /


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Platner, 41, was already asking voters to absolve him of all prior actions up to five years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

She accused the executive of "deliberately" trying to absolve itself of responsibility by insisting the duty lies on Westminster to solve the problem.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

This documentary doesn’t absolve any sins; it highlights them.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 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

“Do you really think that you can absolve yourself of guilt by pretending to be someone else? I don’t like you, Fortiori. Do you know that? I don’t like you at all.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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