absolved

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In March, a California jury found Musk liable for some of the investors’ losses, but absolved him of defrauding them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Former England goalkeeper and Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart also absolved Vicario of blame for the first goal.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

The two official inquiries, one of which was commissioned by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, absolved MI5 and its officers of deliberate wrongdoing.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Of course, when the internet came around, it bypassed mainstream radio and absolved the band’s issues with getting airtime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Her mockery irritated him, as did the speed with which she had absolved Major Madu of any responsibility for Major Udodi’s boorish behavior.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie