excusable
Example Sentences
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In a book of this sweep, mistakes may be inevitable, but that does not make them excusable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"Failing to act is no longer excusable under the guise of technical complexity or business models," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
But I’ve said this before about other works saddled with problematic creators and/or scandals: Legitimate excellence can withstand most related odiousness, although horrible behavior in the name of art is never excusable.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025
And though that might be excusable in isolation — this is the “Any Given Sunday” NFL, after all — the truth is the Seahawks haven’t looked good in a month.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
There was nothing so excusable that caused her distraction this time—on a cold day in February.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
