excuse

Example Sentences

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Although Amorim stated he would not use the absence of key players as an excuse, he did reel off the names and said it explained a lot.

From BBC

“Either he was given or made up an excuse to take a harder line.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The lie they thought everyone would believe and thus would excuse all the other lies.

From Los Angeles Times

The new year is also an excuse to review your investment strategies to make sure they align with your age and risk tolerance, Simasko said.

From MarketWatch

Men — and this is not an excuse — are often not socialized to step in on these terms.

From MarketWatch