extenuating

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But Mr. Stevenson said when prosecutors do make cases based on lying on the firearms purchase form or based on drug use and weapons possession there are usually extenuating circumstances.

From Washington Times

“But I had to be honest and say we haven’t been able to do the work because of these extenuating circumstances.”

From Science Magazine

Players with extenuating circumstances limiting where they can play can apply for a waiver, part of the collective bargaining agreement Hefford said was important.

From Seattle Times

He said some plaintiffs could have religiously sincere “extenuating individual circumstances,” but that allowing widespread exemptions could undermine the law’s larger purpose.

From New York Times

He said there must be extenuating circumstances, such as a particularly potent criminal record or indications of a threat to public safety.

From Washington Times