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  • present participle of excuse.

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The agency has a history of excusing union supporters’ threats against workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

A national campaign to tackle bad behaviour in schools has been suggested, with some parents showing "defiance" to policies and excusing the actions of their children, according to Estyn.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

I'm not excusing any of his behavior and I do think that if anyone is an unhealthy situation they have every right to leave and probably should leave.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

“We all went in to make this — not excusing any kind of behavior — wanting to be extra kind to each other,” says Taylor-Joy.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

I get up from the table without excusing myself and ignore my mom when she calls my name.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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