exculpate
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He devises a daring, sometimes distracting but ultimately inspired format by saving his commentary for footnotes that contextualize, teasingly contradict and occasionally exculpate Rodgers from her unsparing self-assessments.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022
“It does not vary either to exculpate on the basis of the actor’s unusual callousness or to condemn for outraging an excessively delicate relative of the deceased,” Rennie wrote, citing the Model Penal Code.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022
“Much like with the Covington Catholic kids, the situation was a hoax, but in the show the full video doesn’t exculpate Ari’s aggressive and hostile interaction,” said the MRC analysis.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2019
It is depressing that it still has to be said, but: Testimonials from women—especially powerful women—do not exculpate accused harassers.
From Slate • Sep. 1, 2018
But what the heavenly key, What marvel in me wrought Shall quite exculpate thee, I have no shadow of thought.
From The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges by Bridges, Robert
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