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  • present participle of excuse.

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The film isn’t excusing these rough working conditions, but it’s not a puff piece, either.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

A people can’t cry out for deliverance while refusing correction or ask God for justice while excusing wrongdoing in its own ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

“I can tell you, we’re throwing all of our available resources at it as we speak,” the chief said before excusing herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

Which is one way of excusing an ally for aiding an enemy.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

“Could he write me a note for a medical card, excusing me from work?”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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