- present participle of excuse.
excusing
Example Sentences
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Only after repeatedly excusing that phrase did he say that he would “discourage” it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The film isn’t excusing these rough working conditions, but it’s not a puff piece, either.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Decrees excusing certain individuals from Mass are generally issued on much smaller scales, giving certain congregants a pass because of issues like illness or natural disasters, Hoover said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
When Matt first emailed BBC News he said: "I used to be very pro-dog but now am ultra cautious and cynical about dog owners. I hate seeing dogs off lead and owners excusing it."
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
I ask him if he can sign a medical card excusing me from work.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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