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excusable



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And maybe it would’ve been excusable if Call had driven in the runners on first and second, but instead he ended the inning on a strikeout, stranding both.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

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

As the drama’s Virgil, we’re conditioned to accept Robby’s view of the world as just or at least excusable.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2026

"Failing to act is no longer excusable under the guise of technical complexity or business models," she added.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2025

We would be bragging, of course, but it is surely excusable for us to put the best possible face on at the beginning of such an acquaintance.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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